Sudden Hemodynamic Deterioration of a 75-Year-Old Woman With Progressive Jaw Pain
This case report describes a diagnosis of left ventricular anterior free-wall rupture in a patient given anticoagulant treatment for subacute myocardial infarction.
JAMA Cardiology
A Man in His 50s With Dyspnea and Eosinophilia
A man in his 50s presented with progressive dyspnea, eosinophilia (eosinophils, 3.27 × 109/L; to convert to /μL, divide by 0.001), thrombocytopenia (platelet count, 53 × 109/L; to convert to × 103/μL, divide by 1), and elevated troponin T level…
Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health – A Systematic Review
Importance Climate change may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes by causing direct physiologic changes, psychological distress, and disruption of health-related infrastructure. Yet, the association between numerous climate change–related environmental stressors and the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events has not…
Wide Complex Tachycardia in a Middle-Aged Woman With Diarrhea
A woman in her mid-60s with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and hypertension presents with 3 days of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What would you do next?
Man in His Sixth Decade of Life With Totally Occluded Abdominal Aorta (Leriche Syndrome)
This case report discusses a diagnosis of Leriche syndrome in a male patient with peripheral arterial disease, erectile dysfunction, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in a Healthy Man With NonST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
This case report discusses a diagnosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in an otherwise healthy man with nonST elevation myocardial infarction.
Cardiac Perforation After Pacemaker Placement in a Male Patient in His 80s
This case report describes a diagnosis of cardiac perforation secondary to pacemaker placement in a male patient in his 80s who presented with pulsing chest pain.
Emphasizing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Capture for Improved Cardiovascular Care of the LGBTQ+ Population
Importance The rising self-identifying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) population makes understanding the unique health care needs of sexual and gender minoritized patients an urgent one. The interaction between minority stress and cardiovascular disease has been well described among…
Sudden ST-Segment Changes in a Critically Ill Patient
A patient in his mid-60s underwent bilateral orthotopic lung transplant and is later hospitalized for sepsis from pneumonia complicated by acute transplant rejection, without any cardiac symptoms. He develops severe acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring intubation and paralysis. Electrocardiography shows…
Female Patient Presenting With Increasing Pedal Edema
This case report discusses a diagnosis of congenital bicuspid-tricuspid valve in a female patient in their 20s with a history of heart transplant.
