Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) develops in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum
and has an incidence of 47/100,000. Lower GIB (LGIB) develops in the small bowel, colon or …

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a common reason for emergency department admissions
and an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Factors that complicate its clinical …

BACKGROUND: Although the early use of a risk stratification score in upper GI bleeding is
recommended, existing risk scores are not widely used in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: We …

Background—Treatment options for end-stage heart failure include inotrope-dependent
medical therapy, orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT), left ventricular assist device (LVAD) …

Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common cause of both emergency department visits
and hospitalizations in the USA and can have a high morbidity and mortality if not treated …

Objectives To evaluate the clinical feasibility of dual-source dual-energy CT angiography
(DSDECTA) with virtual non-enhanced images and iodine map for active gastrointestinal …

Background There are limited data to predict which patients with lower gastrointestinal
bleeding are at risk for adverse outcomes. We aimed to develop a clinical tool based on …

Abstract Background and Aim Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in cirrhosis is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality and can be classified as acute variceal …

Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding is a significant and expensive problem that requires
methodical evaluation, management, and treatment. After initial resuscitation, care should …

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common medical problem, with high associated morbidity
and mortality. The clinical presentation of gastrointestinal hemorrhage varies with the …