What does widening pulse pressure indicate?

What does widening pulse pressure indicate? A widened (or larger) pulse pressure occurs with several diseases, including aortic regurgitation, aortic sclerosis (both heart valve conditions), severe iron deficiency anemia (reduced blood viscosity), arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries), and hyperthyroidism (increased systolic pressure). Why is widened pulse pressure bad? Having a wide Read more…

Why is metamizole banned?

Why is metamizole banned? Metamizole, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, is prohibited in the United States because of the risk of agranulocytosis but is widely used in Mexico and other countries. Why is Novalgin banned? Although it is available over-the-counter in some countries, it is banned in others, due to its Read more…