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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis

Clinical Vignette A 45-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder and binges of alcohol abuse gradually developed global headaches that abruptly worsened over a 6-day period. He presented to the emergency room with excruciating headaches, especially while lying flat…

Coma, Vegetative State, and Brain Death

Coma Clinical Vignette A 57-year-old man with coronary artery disease develops severe chest pain and heaviness on exertion, then loses consciousness while working in the garden with his wife. Emergency Medical Services is called immediately and arrives at the scene…