Pericardial and pleural effusions associated with sirolimus and discussion of possible mechanisms [PDF]
Sirolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, is an increasingly used immunosuppressant in solid-organ transplantation. There are an increasing number of reports of unusual oedematous adverse effects associated with this drug, including ...
Almeida, M.+6 more
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Performance Accuracy of Hand-on-needle versus Hand-on-syringe Technique for Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia Simulation for Emergency Medicine Residents [PDF]
Introduction: Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNB) are increasingly used in emergency care. The hand-on-syringe (HS) needle technique is ideally suited to the emergency department setting because it allows a single operator to perform the block without ...
Herring, Andrew+3 more
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Use of ReCross to Increase Success Rate With Antegrade CTO PCI—A Multicenter Observational Study
ABSTRACT Background Antegrade approach remains one of the predominant techniques for CTO PCI. Success rates have increased significantly recently due to advancements in devices and strategies, along with the hybrid algorithm. ReCross is a uniquely modified microcatheter with two over‐the‐wire lumens and three exit ports, offering significant potential ...
Mohamed Ayoub+8 more
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A rare case of iatrogenic coronary pseudoaneurysm following pericardiocentesis
Though pericardiocentesis is generally considered a safe procedure, it is sometimes associated with serious complications. In this report, we describe a rare case of pericardiocentesis complicated by pseudoaneurysm, with an organized thrombus.
Vijaya Chandra Yerramareddy+1 more
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گزارش يک مورد تامپوناد قلبی به عنوان نخستين علامت ميکسدم [PDF]
مقدمه: تامپوناد قلبی بندرت در بيماران مبتلا به هيپوتيروييدی ديده میشود و در مقابل، پريکارديال افيوژن در اين زمينه، نسبتاً شايع است. معرفی بيمار: بيمار يک خانم 70 ساله مبتلا به تامپوناد قلبی بود که ميکسدم به عنوان علت آن تشخيص داده شد.
مهديزاده, حمید+1 more
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ABSTRACT Angiosarcoma with malignant effusion is an uncommon yet clinically aggressive presentation, which poses as a diagnostic pitfall with its overlapping cytomorphologic features with metastatic adenocarcinoma. In this article, two cases reported in the literature were reviewed for cytology, immunocytochemistry, and clinical course.
Jamie C. Y. Lam+3 more
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Chylopericardium--a rare complication after ventricular septal defect repair [PDF]
Chylopericardium is a rare complication of cardiac surgery. It may be caused by a lesion in the thoracic duct or its tributaries or by thrombosis in the confluence of the jugular and left subclavian veins, obstructing the drainage of the thoracic duct ...
Fatimi, Saulat H+3 more
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulation-based training: methods, drawbacks and a novel solution [PDF]
Introduction: Patients under the error-prone and complication-burdened extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are looked after by a highly trained, multidisciplinary team.
Abbes Amira+10 more
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Pericardiocentesis guided by a pulse generator
This study was performed to compare pericardiocentesis guided by a pacing current applied through the pericardiocentesis needle with the traditional method of monitoring ST segment elevation from the needle tip electrogram. ST segment elevation was measured at 3 mm from the epicardium, after epicardial contact, after epicardial penetration and again at
John P. Boineau+6 more
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Myocardial rupture associated with bolus injection of contrast medium during computed tomographic study in a patient with acute myocardial infarction: A rare but lethal complication [PDF]
Well-documented potential cardiovascular complications associated with the use of contrast media include bradycardia, hypotension, arrhythmia, and conduction disturbances.
Chan, WC, Hau, KC, Lai, V, Lau, HY
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