This case report describes a diagnosis of ventricular septal rupture in a patient in his 70s after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) due to right coronary artery occlusion.
Importance Heart failure (HF) and aortic stenosis (AS) frequently coexist, presenting a complex clinical challenge due to their intertwined pathophysiology and associated high morbidity and mortality. Despite numerous advancements in transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR), HF decompensation remains the…
This case report discusses a complication of transcatheter secundum atrial septal defect closure.
A man in his mid-50s presented with chest pain lasting 30 minutes. The initial electrocardiogram showed type A preexcitation syndrome, with obvious ST-segment depression in leads V3 through V5 and positive delta wave. What would you do next?
Importance Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty has emerged as an alternative to drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) as well as de novo coronary artery disease. Observations DCBs are balloons coated with antiproliferative…
This case report describes a diagnosis of extracardiac mural thrombus and pulmonary emboli resulting from a left atrial appendage device in a patient with atrial fibrillation.
Importance Racial disparities in cardiovascular health, including sudden cardiac death (SCD), exist among both the general and athlete populations. Among competitive athletes, disparities in health outcomes potentially influenced by social determinants of health (SDOH) and structural racism remain inadequately understood. This…
This case report discusses progressive cardiogenic shock in a man aged 78 years after catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia.
A woman in her mid-20s presented with acute fever, chest pain, and exertional dyspnea. Electrocardiogram results showed sinus tachycardia, QRS widening, low-voltage complexes, and ST-segment elevation. What would you do next?
This case report describes a diagnosis of left ventricular anterior free-wall rupture in a patient given anticoagulant treatment for subacute myocardial infarction.
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