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Apr 2021
26m 15s

Episode 40 - Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

DR. DENNIS KIM
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Whether due to occlusive or nonocclusive obstruction of the arterial inflow or obstruction of venous outflow, acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) continues to be associated with high mortality rate. Early recognition based on a high index of suspicion is critical to early diagnosis and intervention, particularly among patients presenting with pain out of proport ... Show More
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