DAIC

APRIL 29, 2024

A study featuring Fujifilm’s OPIE Transducer highlights that the system provides established imaging to aid in septal myectomy procedures compared to TEE and transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). The OPIE transducer is compatible with Fujifilm’s premium ultrasound system, the ARIETTA Precision.

Cardiothoracic 105

Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Ultrasound Technology 105

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 25, 2024

This occurs most commonly in cancer (malignant pericardial effusion). Usually it is cancer of other organs spreading to the pericardium (secondary) rather than primary cancer of the pericardium which is very rare (mesothelioma). This may include medications, radiation, and surgery, depending on the type of cancer.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Cancer Blood Pressure Heart Valves 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2018

A middle-aged patient with lung cancer had presented to clinic complaining of generalized malaise, cough, and chest pain. Symptoms other than chest pain (malaise, cough in a cancer patient) 2. Exclusion criteria were age less than 18, SBP less than 100 mmHg, echocardiogram with EF less than 50%, STEMI, pregnancy, and trauma.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Pericarditis Tachycardia Myocardial Infarction 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

An 84-year-old male with a history of prostate cancer not on chemotherapy presented to the ED with complaints of shortness of breath worse on exertion ongoing for 1 week accompanied by generalized malaise. He was requiring supplemental oxygen and an initial bedside cardiac ultrasound was unremarkable. Cardiology was consulted.

Embolism 40

Embolism Pulmonary Ultrasound ICU 40