Epistaxis

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Nosebleed
Nosebleed as a result of fracture through a rugby impact.

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Epistaxis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT Scan
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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CDC on Epistaxis
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Epistaxis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Epistaxis

Editor in Chief: Liudvikas Jagminas, M.D., FACEP [1] Phone: 401-729-2419

Synonyms and keywords: Nose bleed; nosebleed; bloody nose

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Other diagnostic studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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