2016
Hemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature
Thapa S, Terry P, Kamdar B. Hemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Research Notes 2016, 9: 233. PMID: 27107813, PMCID: PMC4842288, DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-2043-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCatheters, IndwellingFemaleHumansPulmonary EmbolismRenal DialysisSuperior Vena Cava SyndromeConceptsCatheter-related thrombosisSuperior vena cavaHD catheter placementPulmonary embolismIntravenous anticoagulationSVC syndromeHD cathetersCatheter placementSuperior vena cava syndromeDialysis-dependent womenSuccessful renal transplantationRight subclavian veinVena cava syndromeNon-occlusive thrombusStaphylococcus epidermidis bacteremiaOral anticoagulationRight IJPulmonary infarctionRenal transplantationCase presentationAHypercoagulable workupPulmonary emboliThrombotic complicationsInitial presentationIgA nephropathy
2014
Hemolysis as a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of hemodialysis: a case report
Yoon J, Thapa S, Chow R, Jaar B. Hemolysis as a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of hemodialysis: a case report. BMC Research Notes 2014, 7: 475. PMID: 25065406, PMCID: PMC4119419, DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage renal diseaseLife-threatening complicationsEmergency departmentMyocardial infarctionHistory of ESRDOld African American femaleFrequent emergency room visitsDiffuse abdominal painRenal replacement therapyShortness of breathEmergency room visitsRegular HD treatmentAcute myocardial infarctionAfrican American femalesAbdominal painGastrointestinal symptomsHospital courseRare complicationRenal diseaseRoom visitsSignificant morbidityMassive hemolysisReplacement therapySevere anemiaAcute anemia