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Can An Atrial Fibrillation Template Comprehensively Address Modifiable Risk Factors For Atrial Fibrillation Patients?, Sharul Saxena, Jyoti Moorjani, Sadhanna Jonna, Firas El Sabbagh

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Clinical Outcomes And Economic Impact Of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy In Calcified Lesions: Insights From Contemporary Real-World Registries, Ebad Rahman, Alexander Patel, William Zvagelsky, Mubbasher Syed, Youssef Al Saghir

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Predictors Of 30-Day Readmission In Heart Failure With Preserved Vs Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Multi-Hospital Retrospective Cohort Study, Julian Sifre, Mohamed Faris, Christopher Louviere, Thais Schwartz

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Case Report: Acute Rv Failure Post Cabg In The Setting Of Pectus Excavatum, Kim Nguyen, Mclean Beson, Heather Palomino, Derek Horstemeyer, Bryan Lee, Savan Ghandi

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

The Mystery Passenger: Critical Multivessel Cad And Aortic Aneurysm Masked By A False-Negative Stress Test, Andrei Gantsa, Sean Gibbs, Sarah Puim

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Iron Deficiency Screening In Patients With Heart Failure : A Quality Improvement Project, Sinthugan Selvaranjan, Arthika Sakthevel, Amy Duff, Alexia Foy-Crowder, Mohamed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Recurrent Pericardial Effusion After Atrial Perforation From Pacemaker Lead As Identified On Intraoperative 3d Trans-Esophageal Echo - A Case Report, Mclean Beson, Kim Nguyen, Nishank Nooli, Kate Hoffman

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Hyperthyroid-Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated By Two Ventral Thrombi, Jacob Keesee, Brenden Pearce, Mikayla Kidd, E Casey Anders, Mohamed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Use Of Thromboembolic Cultures In Distinguishing Between Infective Endocarditis-Related Stroke Vs. Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke, Caroline Cutler, Lauren Abusal, Sally Baker, Thad Golden

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Phentermine And The Failing Heart: A Case Of Phentermine Associated Cardiomyopathy Complicated By Pulmonary Hypertension, Nisha Puri, Cecil Jnawali, Ethan Wincler, Ryan Scagliarini, Dmitri Zbarsky, Julie Worthington

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Gross Findings With Point-Of-Care Ultrasound In Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A Case Report, Justin Stanziola, Yelena Pecheny, Casey Wilson

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Cardiac Myxoma Presenting As Congestive Heart Failure In An Otherwise Healthy 79-Year-Old Female, Kristen Stovall, Anmoi Patel, Kristin Mcphillips

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

A Sentinel Case Of Maternal Atrial Fibrillation In Active Labor, Kaitlyn Vu, Zachary Franklin, Shea Mcgrinder, Anthony Royek

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Coil Embolization And Open Splenectomy For A Massive Splenic Vein Aneurysm: A Case Report, Kaitlyn Vu, Logan Brown, Blake Durrence, Tilak Patel, Robert Larsen, Stephanie Gordy

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Aortic Rupture Averted: Brucella Aortitis With Pseudoaneurysm Formation In The Southeastern United States, Nigel D'Souza, Thomas Horton

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Aortic Occlusion From Dislodged Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device, Margaret Carey, Edward Jerry Cohn

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Association Of Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine Doses And Incidence Of Cerebral Vasospasm, Emma Cloud, Mallory Stringer, Eric Shaw

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Levetiracetam Use In Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage And Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage For Seizure Prophylaxis, Taylor Dodd, Mallory Stringer, Eric Shaw

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Tirofiban Use Following Mechanical Thrombectomy With Emergent Stent Placement In Acute Ischemic Stroke, Taylor Dodd, Mallory Stringer, Eric Shaw

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Clinical Outcomes After Hospitalization For Acute Coronary Syndrome In Patients Treated With Semaglutide Versus Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Multicenter Analysis, Nameer Ascandar, Charles Boadu, Gauthier Stepman, George Skaf, Olugbenga Oyesanmi, Sabry Omar, Rias Ali, Michael Schandorf-Lartey

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Obesity is a chronic medical condition with a rising prevalence in the United States. A wide range of morbidity and mortality is associated with obesity, with coronary artery disease being among the most common. Ischemic heart disease continues to be the primary cause of death in the United States. Taken together, interventions to minimize the detrimental effects of obesity on patients at risk of heart disease will not only benefit the patient, but the health care system as well.

Methods

In this retrospective study, we used the HCA Healthcare enterprise data warehouse to identify all adult patients who were …

A Case Of A Massive Right Atrial Thrombus Removal Under Transesophageal Echocardiographic Guidance, Justin Phillips, Max Kabolowsky, Alex M. Hendon, Samantha Arzillo

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

With the advent of catheter guided interventions, practitioners have added another tool alongside chemical lysis and surgical removal to reduce the clot burden of patients with large emboli and thrombi. Due to comorbid conditions, many patients are poor candidates for surgical or chemical clot treatment but may present optimally for catheter-based thromboembolectomy. In this case, we highlight the benefits of mechanical thrombectomy with transesophageal echocardiographic guidance to reduce the clot burden of a patient who would otherwise be considered a poor candidate for surgical or chemical treatment.

Case Presentation

This case follows a 78-year-old man with a past medical …

Sustained Supraventricular Tachycardia While In Active Phase Labor, Austin Gold, Mona Sadek

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is one of the most common tachyarrhythmias found in young women, and SVT can be exacerbated by pregnancy. The symptoms associated with SVT frequently overlap with physiologic changes and symptoms of pregnancy which can lead to delayed or missed diagnosis.

Case Presentation

We describe the presentation and the acute management of a patient who had sustained SVT that developed during the active phase of labor. We then detail the varying management approaches of SVT in pregnancy and labor as well as refractory management options. Maternal monitoring will also be discussed as this case shows how an …

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Masquerading As Angioedema: A Chemotherapy Port Complication, Vishal Shah, Philip Mardock, Austin Patrick-Eisenberg, Thaddeus Golden

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Shortness Of Breath In A 39 Year Old: A Rare Case Of Heart Failure, Mohammed Rashik, Olufunmilola Adeleye, Jason Thompson, Tasaduq Mir

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Currently, 2.6% of Americans suffer from heart failure. Common causes include coronary artery disease, chronic hypertension, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarction, often managed in clinical and hospital settings. A rare cause, however, is infiltrative cardiomyopathy, affecting just 0.04% of the U.S. population. This condition, often caused by amyloid buildup or sarcoidosis, is challenging to diagnose and typically requires a heart transplant due to its rapid progression. Thorough investigations into heart failure causes are crucial to identify this rare condition. A 39-year-old male with no significant medical history presented to the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) Family Medicine clinic …

Hearts Hidden Message: Right Ventricular Thrombus Reveals Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Devika Adusumilli, Seline Haci, Jafri Imran, Arman Vaghefi, Mehdi Khalafi, Ikponmwosa Iyamu, Sarvanan Balamuthusamy

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction Right ventricular thrombi are uncommon, usually found with concurrent pulmonary emboli and associated with significant mortality. They often originate from deep vein thrombi but may also be due to primary intracardiac processes . A right ventricular thrombus can be an unexpected marker for underlying malignancies, including esophageal cancer. This occurs due to the hypercoagulable state often induced by malignancy. Here we report a presentation where the identification of a right ventricular thrombus led to the diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Case Presentation Our patient is a 57-year old male with no past medical history who experienced an episode of dizziness …

Use Of Va Ecmo In Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism Presenting With Obstructive Cardiogenic Shock Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy, Luke Taylor, Otoniel Espinoza, Omar O. Hernandez, Shannon Biggers, Shirin Miller, Srinivas Yallapragada, Amer Alaiti, Andrew Fredericks, Song Li, Claudius Mahr

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Background Patients with massive/sub-massive pulmonary embolism (PE) and right ventricular strain have a significant risk of hemodynamic collapse. VA ECMO support provides an excellent salvage option for patients with acute/unstable pulmonary embolism with obstructive cardiogenic shock undergoing mechanical thrombectomy. Using VA-ECMO for a “protective PE” procedure allows control of hemodynamics and enables interventionalists to perform the thrombectomy in a more controlled environment. Here, we present our experience. Methods A retrospective data analysis on consecutive VA ECMO patients with cardiogenic shock secondary to pulmonary embolism was abstracted from August 2022 to June 2024. Results Patient characteristics and outcomes are described in …

Coexisting Type A And B Aortic Dissection With Extension To Carotid Arteries Resulting In Acute Ischemic Stroke, Dung Nguyen, Jilpa Shah, Amnah Andrabi

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Coexisting Type A and B aortic dissection with extension to carotid arteries resulting in acute ischemic stroke Abstract Background: Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a rare cause of ischemic stroke. Additionally, it is even rarer to have a combined type A and type B aortic dissection. ADD is a high-mortality disease that can lead to immediate decompensation and can be masked by stroke-like symptoms, which can result in delayed or missed diagnosis. We report a patient with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with subsequent combined type A and type B aortic dissection. Case Report: A 47-year-old man was admitted to the …

Atypical Presentation Of Moyamoya Disease Presenting With Severe Headache: A Case Report, Nilay Bhatt, Tirth Vyas

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Micra-Scopic Hero: Rare Unroofed Cornoary Sinus Complicating Pacemaker Placement, Suhas Tatapudi, E Castillo, Jeby Kalathoor, Zuhair Ali, Hytham Rashid, R Cargioli

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Out Of Left Field Lv Thrombus: Incidental Finding In Patient Presenting With Abdominal Pain, Chak Lam Yeung, Shivani Gandi, Shakir Al-Ezzi, Nicole Huang, Adhikari Pragyan

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction: Left Ventricular thrombus (LVT) is one of the most feared complications post myocardial infarction due to the high incidence of embolization. LVT typically form after myocardial infarction and the presence of low ejection fraction (EF), both of which contribute to Virchow’s triad for thrombus formation. LVT are less common in the absence of these risk factors or pre-existing cardiovascular disease. This case report explores the incidental discovery of LVT in a patient, without any known cardiovascular disease, who presented for treatment of acute pancreatitis. Case Presentation: 42-year-old male with past medical history of alcohol use disorder and recurrent pancreatitis …