Introduction Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the progressive accumulation of air in the pleural space under pressure, leading to collapse of the affected lung and compression of intrathoracic structures. It is a form of pneumothorax that results…
Abstract The “tombstoning” ST-segment elevation pattern on an electrocardiogram (ECG) is an ominous sign of a large and potentially fatal anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI). It indicates massive transmural ischemia with poor myocardial reserve and high risk of complications. This…
Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the axial skeleton, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive spinal fusion. Strongly associated with the HLA-B27 gene, AS is a subtype of spondyloarthropathies and has systemic manifestations…
