Immediate complications after thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction: a prospective study

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases have increased their relevance in recent decades and have become one of the main causes of mortality worldwide, also generating a significant economic impact on public and private health systems. Within this group, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) represents the most frequent entity and of greatest clinical relevance1,2. AMI is defined as evidence […]

Pedicle morphometry of the lumbar spine in a sample of the Mexican population, measured by computed tomography

Introduction Transpedicular screws have been widely used in pathologies requiring alignment correction to maintain stability and promote adequate fusion in patients with fractures, spondylolisthesis, tumors, or scoliosis. The most important factors affecting screw stability are: screw size, insertion depth, orientation, insertion technique, and bone mineral density1. With the increased use of these screws, potential complications […]