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View article: Type I Brugada Pattern in a Febrile Patient Following COVID-19 Vaccination Booster
Type I Brugada Pattern in a Febrile Patient Following COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Open
There have been studies published regarding the association between developing Brugada syndrome after an acute COVID-19 infection. In this case, we present a patient who presented with a syncopal episode and subsequently found to have Type…
View article: Sepsis as the Grand Mimic of Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Serratia marcescens Bacteremia with Concomitant Decompensated Cirrhotic Liver Disease
Sepsis as the Grand Mimic of Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Serratia marcescens Bacteremia with Concomitant Decompensated Cirrhotic Liver Disease Open
Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an elusive entity with sequelae that may be confused with sepsis. We discuss a 45-year-old man with decompensated liver cirrhosis with sepsis treated with broad-spectrum intravenous ant…
View article: Aorta to Right Ventricular Fistula Status Post-TAVR
Aorta to Right Ventricular Fistula Status Post-TAVR Open
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing a damaged aortic valve using a catheter, typically inserted through a small incision in the leg, leading to faster recovery and reduced…
View article: Acute pancreatitis as an adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccination
Acute pancreatitis as an adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccination Open
While vaccination against COVID-19 has significantly improved the morbidity and mortality of the disease, with the increase in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines, it is more likely to observe their rare side effects in the clinical se…