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Case Report: Fatal atrioesophageal fistula following atrial fibrillation ablation—critical reflections on prevention

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Upon admission, physical examination and laboratory tests revealed vital signs within abnormal ranges and indicators suggesting inflammation and potential myocardial injury. This case report describes a unique instance of a patient developing AEF following AF ablation, accompanied by ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.

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Interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and lysosomal storage: challenges in genetic metabolic muscle diseases with a focus on infantile onset Pompe disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Pompe disease (PD) is a rare, progressive autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder that directly impacts mitochondrial function, leading to structural abnormalities and potentially culminating in heart failure or cardiogenic shock.

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Chest Pain and Inferior ST Elevation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

I have always said that tachycardia should argue against acute MI unless there is cardiogenic shock or 2 simultaneous pathologies. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center; Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine Stephen W. PR depression, which suggests pericarditis 4. Apple, Ph.D.

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Critical Left Main

EMS 12-Lead

Mitral valve calcification with mild regurgitation Laboratory data (pre-procedure) 1. Had such been the case, this patient would likely have been a prehospital cardiac arrest, or have been in profound cardiogenic shock at the time of ED arrival. Echocardiogram findings (pre-procedure) 1. Stage II diastolic dysfunction 3.

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Impact of Anemia and Iron Deficiency on Outcomes in Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction

European Journal of Heart Failure

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the impact of anemia and iron deficiency (ID) on clinical outcome in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Blood samples were collected in the catheterization laboratory during initial percutaneous coronary intervention.

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Heart Pump Improves Survival After Severe Heart Attacks

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:07 April 8, 2024 — Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

The only requirement is that it can be performed only in facilities with a cardiac catheterization laboratory and well-versed clinicians in this operation. It’s essential for those at risk of coronary artery disease to be aware of the following symptoms. In addition, additional forms of supportive therapy are undertaken simultaneously.