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View article: Trends in Aortic Stenosis Mortality Among Older Adults in the United States from 1999 to 2020
Trends in Aortic Stenosis Mortality Among Older Adults in the United States from 1999 to 2020 Open
Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) represents a prevalent valvular condition in older adults, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of the study was to examine trends in mortality related to AS in the United Stat…
View article: Comparative efficacy and safety of POLARx versus Arctic front advance pro cryoballoon systems for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparative efficacy and safety of POLARx versus Arctic front advance pro cryoballoon systems for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is a well-established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). The Arctic Front Advance Pro™ (AFA-Pro) system, in use for over a decade, has demonstrated consistent efficacy and safety. Recently, the POL…
View article: 72006 | Impact of Frailty on Outcomes After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TTEER) From the National Inpatient Sample 2021–2022
72006 | Impact of Frailty on Outcomes After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TTEER) From the National Inpatient Sample 2021–2022 Open
View article: 72309 | Comparative Efficacy of Transcatheter and Surgical Treatments for Concomitant Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease
72309 | Comparative Efficacy of Transcatheter and Surgical Treatments for Concomitant Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease Open
View article: Wild-type Cardiac Amyloidosis Due to Transthyretin Protein — A Review
Wild-type Cardiac Amyloidosis Due to Transthyretin Protein — A Review Open
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) arises from the accumulation of transthyretin amyloid fibrils in the myocardium, a consequence of instability and misfolding in wild-type or variant transthyretin protein. ATTR-CM should be su…
View article: Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) having no extra-pulmonary manifestations with chemical and mechanical pleurodesis: A case report and review of literature
Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) having no extra-pulmonary manifestations with chemical and mechanical pleurodesis: A case report and review of literature Open
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive lung disease characterized by abnormal smooth muscle proliferation, leading to cystic destruction of the lung parenchyma. We present the case of a female in her early 40s who presented …
View article: B-79 | Outcomes and Costs of Different Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices on patients undergoing Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair with MitraClip (from the National Inpatient Sample Database 2021-2022
B-79 | Outcomes and Costs of Different Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices on patients undergoing Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair with MitraClip (from the National Inpatient Sample Database 2021-2022 Open
View article: E-86 | Outcomes and Costs of Different Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices on patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Results From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
E-86 | Outcomes and Costs of Different Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices on patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Results From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Open
View article: A-11 | Rising Trends in Premature Cardiac Arrest Mortality Among Adults with Obesity: A 22-Year Retrospective Analysis
A-11 | Rising Trends in Premature Cardiac Arrest Mortality Among Adults with Obesity: A 22-Year Retrospective Analysis Open
View article: B-80 | Impact of Frailty on Outcomes After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair with MitraClip (from the National Inpatient Sample 2021–2022)
B-80 | Impact of Frailty on Outcomes After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair with MitraClip (from the National Inpatient Sample 2021–2022) Open
View article: Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Prevention and Clinical Features of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Infections
Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Prevention and Clinical Features of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Infections Open
Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are essential therapeutic tools for managing various cardiac conditions but are also associated with the risk of infections, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. …
View article: Atypical presentation of Andersen-Tawil syndrome: heart failure with reduced ejection without periodic paralysis or dysmorphic features
Atypical presentation of Andersen-Tawil syndrome: heart failure with reduced ejection without periodic paralysis or dysmorphic features Open
Background: Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by variants in the KCNJ2 gene. It is associated with periodic paralysis, dysmorphic features and cardiac arrhythmias. The syndrome exhibits incomplete p…
View article: Pheochromocytoma and thyroid storm presenting as ST elevation myocardial infarction in a patient with non-obstructive coronary arteries
Pheochromocytoma and thyroid storm presenting as ST elevation myocardial infarction in a patient with non-obstructive coronary arteries Open
Introduction: Pheochromocytomas can present as a diagnostic challenge, given their diverse clinical manifestations. Though classically taught as presenting with headaches, palpitations and paroxysmal hypertension, only 1 in 4 present with …
View article: Delayed closure of ventricular septal defect with prolonged mechanical support
Delayed closure of ventricular septal defect with prolonged mechanical support Open
Introduction: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a severe complication following acute myocardial infarction (MI) resulting from mechanical disruption of the interventricular septum due to extensive myocardial necrosis. Despite advances in…
View article: Type 1 Diastematomyelia Presenting in Adulthood; an Atypical Presentation of Case Report
Type 1 Diastematomyelia Presenting in Adulthood; an Atypical Presentation of Case Report Open
Diastematomyelia is an uncommon congenital spinal cord abnormality, which is classically found in females and children. It involves the splitting of the spinal cord, either by a bony spur or by a fibrous septum. Diagnosis is usually made b…
View article: Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm - an extremely rare but insidious cause of abdominal pain: a case report
Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm - an extremely rare but insidious cause of abdominal pain: a case report Open
An arterial aneurysm is a localized weakening of the artery wall that results in pathological dilatation. All intra-abdominal artery aneurysms are labeled as visceral artery aneurysms (VAA), apart from the aorto-iliac artery aneurysms. VAA…
View article: A 31-Year-Old Female With Postcoital Hemoptysis
A 31-Year-Old Female With Postcoital Hemoptysis Open
Hemoptysis is a common presenting symptom in the clinical setting. The most frequent causes of non-life-threatening hemoptysis, which usually originates from the pulmonary arterial circulation, include pulmonary pathologies such as infecti…
View article: A Rare Case of Isolated Male Epispadias
A Rare Case of Isolated Male Epispadias Open