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View article: Subacute Stent Thrombosis Related to Kounis Syndrome During Anaphylaxis Induced by Ultrasound Contrast Agent Infusion
Subacute Stent Thrombosis Related to Kounis Syndrome During Anaphylaxis Induced by Ultrasound Contrast Agent Infusion Open
Kounis syndrome (KS) is a rare condition characterized by acute myocardial infarction during an allergic reaction. It is classified into three subtypes based on pathophysiology. SonoVue, an ultrasound contrast agent that allows the evaluat…
View article: P104 LASER BALLOON APPROACH FOR PULMONARY VEIN ISOLATION IN MARFAN SYNDROME
P104 LASER BALLOON APPROACH FOR PULMONARY VEIN ISOLATION IN MARFAN SYNDROME Open
Background Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant disorder of the connective tissue and it’s associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF), due to scar–mediated processes and sites of atrial ectopy. Limited dat…
View article: 962 CASE REPORT: ARRHYTHMIC MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE - STATE OF THE ART AND WHAT'S NEW
962 CASE REPORT: ARRHYTHMIC MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE - STATE OF THE ART AND WHAT'S NEW Open
Background Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a well-known pro-arrhythmic condition that involves 2-3% of the general population with an incidence of nonfatal arrhythmic events up to 30% and sudden cardiac death of 2-4% per year. It is assumed…
View article: 793 RECURRENT PERICARDITIS AND COVID-19
793 RECURRENT PERICARDITIS AND COVID-19 Open
Background Anakinra, an interleukin 1β recombinant receptor antagonist, could be used to reduce corticosteroid-dosage in colchicine-resistant pericarditis. Recently anakinra has been approved to treat patients presenting covid-19 related p…
View article: 968 LYME CARDITIS: COMPLETE AV DISSOCIATION PRESENTING AS DYSPNEA IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
968 LYME CARDITIS: COMPLETE AV DISSOCIATION PRESENTING AS DYSPNEA IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Open
Background Lyme carditis (LC), an early disseminated manifestation of Lyme disease, has important clinical implications for patients. High-degree atrioventricular block is the most common presentation of LC, and usually resolves with antib…