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View article: Stereotactic cardiac radiotherapy for refractory ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease patients: a systematic review
Stereotactic cardiac radiotherapy for refractory ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease patients: a systematic review Open
Aims Among patients with structural heart disease with ventricular tachycardia (VT) refractory to medical therapy and catheter ablation, cardiac stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a paradigm-changing treatment option. This study aims…
View article: Infective Endocarditis in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnostic Challenges, and Management Approaches
Infective Endocarditis in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnostic Challenges, and Management Approaches Open
Infective endocarditis (IE) poses a significant clinical challenge, especially among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. This review provides a contem…
View article: Cardiac POCUS: Another Tool In The Armory
Cardiac POCUS: Another Tool In The Armory Open
Introduction.This study assessed the educational impact of hybrid cardiac Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) training in a community-based academic setting. Methods.Internal Medicine and Medicine/Pediatrics residents across all post-gra…
View article: Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in Adults
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in Adults Open
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) is a spectrum of congenital cardiovascular abnormalities. It is most commonly found as an incidental finding. However, it can lead to severe pulmonary hypertension depending on the magnitud…
View article: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Open
Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has been reported to be a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome and sudden cardiac death. The clinical presentation of SCAD varies from asymptomatic to sudden death. Pregnancy is as…
View article: A Case Report of Right Atrial Cardiac Myxoma
A Case Report of Right Atrial Cardiac Myxoma Open
Right atrial myxoma may present in various clinical presentations ranging from embolism, syncope, arrhythmia, or even weight loss.These symptoms usually depend on the size, growing speed, location, and pedicle length of the tumor.As challe…
View article: Kidney Recovery in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury Treated in Outpatient Hemodialysis or Rehabilitation Facilities
Kidney Recovery in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury Treated in Outpatient Hemodialysis or Rehabilitation Facilities Open
At least one-third of AKI-D survivors discharged from an acute care hospital dependent on HD recovered kidney function within the first 90 days of discharge, more commonly in the first 30 days postdischarge. Future studies should elucidate…