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Biomarkers of lung congestion and injury in acute heart failure
Abstract Acute heart failure (AHF) classification and management are primarily based on lung congestion and/or hypoperfusion. The quantification of the vascular and tissue lung damage is not standard practice though biomarkers of lung injury may play a relevant role in this context.
Marco Guazzi+9 more
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Post-Pericardiotomy Syndrome Disguised as Fever of Unknown Origin [PDF]
Introduction: Post -Pericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) is a clinical diagnosis characterized by fever, pericardial or pleural effusions, and a pericardial friction rub occurring over several days after cardiac surgery.
Arif, MD, Zulfiqar+3 more
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Abstract Aims The extent of irreversible cardiomyocyte necrosis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major determinant of residual left ventricular (LV) function and clinical outcome. Cell therapy based on CD34+ cells has emerged as an option to help repair the myocardium and to improve outcomes.
Jerome Roncalli+17 more
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Echocardiography-Guided pericardiocentesis using a central venous catheter in rural area
Large pericardial effusion may possess potential risks of hemodynamic consequences and may progress into cardiac tamponade unexpectedly. Pericardiocentesis is advisable in asymptomatic large pericardial effusion when there are signs of hemodynamic ...
Thomas Rikl, Dwita Rian Desandri
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A mass that has no (EBUS) echo. [PDF]
We report findings for a patient that underwent endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) for diagnostic purposes after an abnormal chest CT. The patient initially presented with cough and shortness of breath.
Rosenblum, Matthew K+2 more
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The 366 patients diagnosed with transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR‐CM) were analyzed regarding their clinical characteristics in the first year after approval of tafamidis 61 mg for ATTR‐CM in Germany. Nearly two‐thirds of the patients were in an advanced disease stage and 64% met the key criteria of the “Transthyretin Amyloidosis ...
Richard J. Nies+23 more
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Serum BNP levels are associated with malignant pericardial effusion
Introduction: The development of malignant pericardial effusion indicates a poor prognosis and is the leading cause of cardiac tamponade. The objectives of the study were to examine the levels of BNP in traumatic, malignant and non-malignant pericardial ...
Shemy Carasso+9 more
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Surgical drainage, particularly pericardiotomy, which has a low recurrence rate, can safely and efficiently treat symptomatic pericardial effusion in patients with cancer.
Hao-Wen Chang, Chen-Liang Tsai
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Cats with thermal burn injuries from California wildfires show echocardiographic evidence of myocardial thickening and intracardiac thrombi. [PDF]
Recent increases in the prevalence and severity of wildfires in some regions have resulted in an increased frequency of veterinary burn patients. Few studies exist regarding diagnostics and management of burn wounds in veterinary patients and current ...
Epstein, Steven E+4 more
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Purpose: COVID-19 disease is associated with pericardial effusion through both direct invasions of myocardial tissue and activation of inflammatory processes and oxidative stress. However, its exact mechanism and related implications are unclear.
Maryam Heydari Soureshjani+3 more
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