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Utility of a score-based approach to liver assessment in heart transplant candidates
Background: While abnormalities of liver function and imaging are common in patients with end-stage heart failure, advanced fibrosis is uncommon. Liver biopsy (LB) is used to identify advanced fibrosis in heart transplant (HT) candidates but can delay or
Joshua A. Rushakoff, MD, MPP +12 more
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An Unusual Presentation of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus
Mentor: Jennifer Fillaus Program: Nephrology Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common primary renal neoplasm. Here we present a patient with a 3 month onset of lower extremity swelling and worsening renal function found to be due to advanced RCC ...
Joon Soo Kim +2 more
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Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction: Three Similar Syndromes
Our goal is to provide a detailed review of venoocclusive disease (VOD), Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS), and congestive hepatopathy(CH), all of which results in hepatic venous outflow obstruction.
Bayraktar, Yusuf +2 more
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Ketamine induced acute systolic heart failure
Background: Studies have shown major cardiovascular effects associated with ketamine use disorder including dose-dependent negative inotropic effects. Preoperative ketamine use has been linked to ketamine-induced stress cardiomyopathy. Case presentation:
Fares Saliba +6 more
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MicroRNAs as monitoring markers for right-sided heart failure and congestive hepatopathy. [PDF]
Ionescu RF, Cretoiu SM.
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HeartMate 3 as a Bridge to Transplant in an Adult with Failing Fontan Circulation
Mechanical circulatory support devices have demonstrated efficacy in adult congenital patients with biventricular repairs. The off-label use of ventricular assist devices may be invaluable for managing end-stage single ventricle failure.
Guglin, Maya +2 more
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A Case Report of Infective Endocarditis With Icterus
Infective endocarditis, a severe condition with high morbidity and mortality, requires timely diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of a 49‐year‐old male with a 3‐day history of icterus, abdominal pain, loose stool, and high‐grade fever.
Ramtin Rezaie Kalantari +6 more
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Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis and Diagnosis
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a congestive hepatopathy caused by blockage of hepatic veins. This syndrome occurs in 1/100000 in the general population. Hypercoagulable state could be identified in 75% of the patients; more than one etiologic factor may play a ...
Bayraktar, Yusuf, Aydinli, Musa
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