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An Apical Mass Of The Left Ventricle After A Myocardial Infarction: Imaging Contribution, Selma Charfeddine, Wiem Feki, Imen Maaloul, Rania Hammami, Emna Daoud
An Apical Mass Of The Left Ventricle After A Myocardial Infarction: Imaging Contribution, Selma Charfeddine, Wiem Feki, Imen Maaloul, Rania Hammami, Emna Daoud
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Intramyocardial dissecting hematoma (IDH) is a rare complication of myocardial infarction (MI). It can affect the left ventricular free wall, the right ventricle, or the interventricular septum.
We report a case of a 58-year-old man with an IDH following an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction detected by echocardiography and confirmed by Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Is Applicable To Internal Medicine And Critical Care But Skill Gaps Currently Limit Use, Naveed Mahmood, Mamdouh Souleymane, Rajkumar Rajendram, Amro Mt Ghazi, Mubashar Kharal, Mohammad Alqahtani
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Is Applicable To Internal Medicine And Critical Care But Skill Gaps Currently Limit Use, Naveed Mahmood, Mamdouh Souleymane, Rajkumar Rajendram, Amro Mt Ghazi, Mubashar Kharal, Mohammad Alqahtani
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Context: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) put a spotlight on focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS). However, the spectra of cardiac disease, and the resources available for investigation vary internationally. The applicability of FoCUS to internal (IM) and critical care medicine (CCM) practice in Saudi Arabia and their current use of FoCUS are unknown.
Aims: To determine the applicability of FoCUS to IM and CCM practice in Saudi Arabia and quantify the residents’ current proficiency, accreditation and use of FoCUS.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to the residents in IM and CCM at our institution to determine their proficiency, use of FoCUS, and …
Flash Pulmonary Edema: A Case And Review Of Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy, Paula J. Watts, Oliver S. Garbo, Wendy Barrett, Michael Kopstein, Ryan Maybrook, Dmitriy Scherbak
Flash Pulmonary Edema: A Case And Review Of Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy, Paula J. Watts, Oliver S. Garbo, Wendy Barrett, Michael Kopstein, Ryan Maybrook, Dmitriy Scherbak
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy is an uncommon type of cardiomyopathy caused by malformation of the myocardium during embryogenesis. This results in trabeculations within the ventricular wall that can affect the left and, less commonly, right ventricles. Presentation ranges from clinically asymptomatic to life-threatening arrhythmias. It is a rare and relatively unknown form of cardiomyopathy, though thought to be underdiagnosed. Prevalence is increasing due to improvements in imaging and awareness. Management is similar to that of other cardiomyopathies including angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, diuretics, automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement and cardiac transplantation. We present a case of a …
A Complication Of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Nakeya Dewaswala, Robert Dean Chait
A Complication Of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Nakeya Dewaswala, Robert Dean Chait
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication after acute myocardial infarction (MI). The case presents an apical four chamber echocardiogram showing mid-septal discontinuity with lateral to medial movement of the transected ventricular septum during systole and diastole. Color Doppler demonstrates flow across the septum with extensive anatomic destruction of the ventricular septum.
Myocardial Work Index: A Novel Method For Assessment Of Myocardial Function In South Asian Recreational Athletes, Shantanu Sengupta, Renuka Jain, Nitin Burkule, Susan Olet, Bijoy K. Khandheria
Myocardial Work Index: A Novel Method For Assessment Of Myocardial Function In South Asian Recreational Athletes, Shantanu Sengupta, Renuka Jain, Nitin Burkule, Susan Olet, Bijoy K. Khandheria
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Purpose: We used a novel noninvasive method based on speckle-tracking echocardiography to evaluate myocardial performance in South Asian recreational athletes who completed a half marathon.
Methods: Transthoracic echocardiography was performed on 24 recreational athletes 48 hours before they took part in a half marathon (premarathon), within 2 hours of half marathon completion (postmarathon), and 72 hours after completion. Clinical, laboratory, and echocardiographic variables were collected. Speckle-tracking echocardiography was performed in all subjects to characterize myocardial mechanics.
Results: Mean age of participants was 41.8 ± 7.4 years, and 23 (95.8%) were male. No subject had a prior history of coronary artery …
Thrombus In Transit Through A Patent Foramen Ovale, An Unusual Cause Of Cardiac Embolism, Carlos Minguito-Carazo, Tomas Benito-Gonzalez, Julio C. Echarte-Morales, Miguel Rodríguez-Santamarta, Mario Castano-Ruiz, Felipe Fernandez-Vazquez
Thrombus In Transit Through A Patent Foramen Ovale, An Unusual Cause Of Cardiac Embolism, Carlos Minguito-Carazo, Tomas Benito-Gonzalez, Julio C. Echarte-Morales, Miguel Rodríguez-Santamarta, Mario Castano-Ruiz, Felipe Fernandez-Vazquez
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
A 78-year-old woman with a history of transient ischemic attack was admitted for sudden aphasia. In order to assess the potential cardioembolic source an echocardiogram was performed, which revealed a large mass consistent with a thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale. Because of the high risk of systemic embolism, emergent surgical thrombectomy was performed with the intention to discharge the patient safely without any new embolic events. This case report highlights the importance of echocardiography in the evaluation of cardioembolic stroke and the requirement of an emergent approach in case of impending paradoxical embolism.