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Mashup Score: 4Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion as an Alternative to Anticoagulants in Ibrutinib-Induced Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion: - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract Bleeding tendency increases with concomitant use of ibrutinib and anticoagulants. Our patient presented with shortness of breath and was found to have a nonmalignant hemorrhagic pericardia…
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Mashup Score: 6Acute Myocardial Infarction After Surgical Closure of Coronary Artery Fistula: Importance of Anticoagulant Therapy - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract We present a case of a coronary arteriovenous fistula between the left circumflex (LCX) and the atrium with LCX ectasia. Four months after surgical closure of the fistula, the patient expe…
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#JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: DPI (OAC plus SAPT) Despite lack of evidence in the field, DPI (OAC plus SAPT) was preferred in this case as the patient experienced #NSTEMI 4 weeks after surgery while on SAPT regimen. https://t.co/ApOialr4Hm #CardioTwitter #CardioEd #cvCAD https://t.co/hlb6n2Rpkk
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Abstract We present a case of a 30-year-old patient with Fontan physiology and prior bioprosthetic valve replacement who developed severe bioprosthetic aortic valve stenosis. We describe the challe…
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#JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: B After #HeartTeam discussion at comprehensive #HeartValveCenter, ViV #TAVR in SAV was successfully performed considering the high-risk redo-surgery, providing the patient w/ a valuable alternative to #HeartTx. https://t.co/AsTxBuZr6g #CHD https://t.co/3S4tstpaym
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Mashup Score: 1Pneumopericardium— An Unusual Complication Following Transseptal Puncture: A Series of 3 Cases - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract Transseptal puncture (TSP) is performed to access the left side of the heart from the venous circulation. Performed under fluoroscopy with echocardiographic guidance, it is a procedure ass…
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#JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: Pneumopericardium - a rare complication following transseptal puncture. Lesser amounts of air in the pericardium➡️conservative management. Larger volumes ➡️ tamponade ➡️ pericardiocentesis is required. https://t.co/MzbQVvxyx9 #cvVHD #CathLab https://t.co/Di9dKClJAi
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Abstract Infected coronary artery aneurysm is a rare complication of bacteremia with significant risk of mortality. We describe a case where contained rupture had caused purulent pericarditis and a…
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#JACCCaseReports Quiz Answer: Proximal RCA aneurysm with adjacent collection, concerning for contained rupture. BCX: MRSA, vancomycin, #DAPT & 48-h heparin. 4w later ➡️ tamponade ➡️ urgent surgery. https://t.co/nQ3T8uyExZ #WednesdayAnswer #Endocarditis #CardioTwitter https://t.co/f8VFArRjNs
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Mashup Score: 5Multiple QRS Morphologies: Findings on an Initial Newborn ECG - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract Regular wide complex tachycardia carries with it a standard array of differential diagnoses. This electrocardiogram demonstrates wide complex tachycardia and multiple QRS configurations in…
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#JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: Atriofascicular fibers - uncommon connections w/ antegrade conduction typically from RA inserting directly on RBB. Features similar to AVN, w/ decremental properties & histologic evidence of cells resembling AVN tissue. https://t.co/4JV0KgNAVb https://t.co/VeNq0ZXBq9
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Abstract We present 3 cases of inflammatory cardiomyopathies illustrating the need for a multimodality imaging and multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment. (Level of Difficulty: Inte…
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@HJRyooAli @hfdocbhimaraj @HMethodistCV @CardioNerds #JACCCaseReports Quiz Answer: Lymphocytic #cardiomyopathy - its histopathologic features include cardiomyocyte necrosis/infiltration of T cells using anti-CD3 antibody; starry sky appearance w/ lymphocytic infiltrates. https://t.co/7JOxTZCtO0 #WednesdayAnswer #CardioTwitter https://t.co/IRXDc5sQu8
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Mashup Score: 3Concomitant Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Valve-in-Mitral Annular Calcification: - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract Contemporary challenges in structural heart intervention include redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement and transcatheter mitral valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcificati…
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@NagarajaVinayak #JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: Mitral stenosis. It is seen w/ mitral annular calcification. Also, #TAVR has moderate valvular regurgitation & stenosis. This is a complicated case of needing a redo TAVR & mitral valve procedure. https://t.co/zRBJlgRluQ #CardioTwitter #leusm https://t.co/wipul5E57l
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Abstract Hydrophilic polymers are frequently used as surface coatings in modern intravascular technologies. We hereby present a case of a patient who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantati…
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@HusamNoor1 #JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: All of the above. Read about the strange case of polymer coating on a vascular sheath causing emboli, even with no evidence of trauma to the apparently intact catheter. Histology confirms polymer #emboli. https://t.co/BiwQt1DPDl #CardioTwitter https://t.co/EpmCnfTDlG
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Mashup Score: 7Chest Pain Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Don’t Forget the Uncommon Complication - 2 year(s) ago
Abstract Transesophageal echocardiography guides a range of structural heart disease interventions, especially in older adult and frail patients who are deemed not suitable to undergo surgical repa…
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#JACCCaseReports Quiz Answer: C: Esophageal perforation. Transesophageal echocardiography carries inherent risks including rare but potentially fatal risk of esophageal rupture. Read the full case: https://t.co/WP39CX8ZZ3 #WednesdayAnswer #TAVR #CardioTwitter #ChestPain #TAVI https://t.co/GtBj55Xw8w
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#JACCCaseReports #WednesdayAnswer: LAAC #Ibrutinib might interfere with platelet activity and rarely cause bleeding especially in patients on #NOAC. LAAC is a valuable strategy for #stroke prevention in this setting. https://t.co/QIJ9wjB4NM #CardioTwitter #AFib #CardioOnc #CLL https://t.co/16tFKNTcsT