Tag: philosophy
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Syncope (fainting on standing from squatting) due to massive venous reflux into lower limb varicose veins.
A 42-year-old man presented with very large lower limb varicose veins bilaterally and an 8-month history of fainting when standing up from a squatting position. He had been investigated for syncope by a cardiologist with no abnormality found on ECG, Echocardiogram, 24-hour ECG or 48-hour blood pressure monitoring. Venous duplex ultrasonography showed bilaterally Great Saphenous…
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Philosophy, indeed.
The study of philosophy is a discipline that explores fundamental questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, ethics, existence, and the meaning of life. Philosophy seeks to understand and critically examine these questions through rational inquiry, logical analysis, and thoughtful reflection. It is often regarded as the mother of all disciplines because it addresses foundational…