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Cardiac tamponade with chylopericardium in a 6-year-old boy with central venous catheter: a case report [PDF]
Cardiac tamponade (CT) is a rare but potentially lethal complication associated with central venous catheters (CVCs). We present a 6-year-old boy who developed CT after CVC insertion in the right internal jugular vein, with its tip in the inferior vena ...
In Kyung Lee +5 more
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Left Main Stem Perforation: Management Strategies in a Potentially Catastrophic Event
ABSTRACT Left main stem coronary perforation is a potentially fatal complication of percutaneous coronary intervention if not recognized early and treated emergently. Treating left main stem perforation can be challenging due to the significant hemodynamic effect of one of the important steps, namely balloon tamponade.
Hilal Khan +3 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Enfortumab vedotin is a Nectin‐4‐directed antibody–drug conjugate approved for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Cardiac adverse events such as pericardial effusion or tamponade associated with enfortumab vedotin are extremely rare. Case Presentation A 50‐year‐old man with metastatic UC developed chest pain and dyspnea 3 days after
Hiroto Akamatsu +7 more
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Percutaneous pericardiocentesis using the apical approach: case series and review of the literature
Background Pericardiocentesis offers a definitive diagnostic and a life-saving therapeutic modality through removal of pericardial fluid and relief of high intrapericardial pressure.
Malek Alaiwah +11 more
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(1) Background: This study aimed to evaluate the etiologies and clinical outcomes of patients with pericardial effusion (PE) treated with echo-guided percutaneous pericardiocentesis.
Chun-Ting Shih +5 more
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This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of occult gastric adenocarcinoma presenting with pleuropericardial effusions and tamponade. In unexplained lymphocyte‐predominant effusions, malignancy should be considered, and early VATS‐guided pleural biopsy may be required when noninvasive tests are inconclusive.
Mahta Moradi +5 more
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ABSTRACT We report the case of a 19‐year‐old man who presented with several months of exertional dyspnea and recent‐onset hemostasis. Initial imaging revealed multiple pulmonary nodules. Days later, he was referred to a specialized center with chest pain and signs of pericarditis.
Nehzat Akiash +8 more
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ERDHEIM‐Chester Disease: Two Fatal Cases With Unusual Presentations
Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography‐computed tomography (FDG PET‐CT) demonstrated markedly increased metabolic activity in serosal surfaces including pericardium, pleura, and renal fascia, as well as diffuse uptake along vascular walls, particularly the entire aorta.
Ribero‐Vargas Daniel Andres +2 more
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Background: Estimating the risk for complications facilitates risk-benefit assessment and procedural planning in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Koutouzis, Michail +28 more
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Pericardial decompression syndrome, defined as paradoxical hypotension and pulmonary edema after pericardiocentesis, is a rare complication of pericardiocentesis.
Roberto C. Cerrud-Rodriguez, MD +8 more
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