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Case Report: Endovascular embolization under DSA for multivessel supply mixed pulmonary sequestration in young patients

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Pulmonary sequestration (PS) is a rare congenital lung developmental anomaly characterized by abnormal lung tissue that receives its blood supply from the aorta. Subsequently, we placed vascular embolization devices to achieve closure. Among the various types, mixed PSrepresents a distinct subtype.

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Early and mid-term outcomes of transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects using double-disc occluders

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionVentricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD), accounting for 2030% of all CHD cases. No mortality or severe complications such as device embolization or complete atrioventricular block were observed. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.ResultsThe

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Case Report: IVC-agenesis and FVL mutation; successful DVT/PE treatment with direct oral anticoagulation (factor Xa inhibitor)

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Inferior vena cava (IVC) agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly that has been implicated in up to 5% of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis (DVT) cases in young men under 30 years old. We present the case of a 28-year-old obese Caucasian male who arrived at our hospital with significant pain and swelling in his right lower extremity.

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Transcatheter PFO closure for cryptogenic stroke: current approaches and future considerations

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a common congenital atrial septal defect present in 20%–35% of the general population. Although generally considered a benign anatomic variant, a PFO may facilitate passage of a thrombus from the venous to arterial circulation, thereby resulting in cryptogenic stroke or systemic embolization.

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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. It should be kept in mind that on occasions, beta-one agonist can result in increased ventricular ectopy e.g., in severe myocardial ischemia (by increasing myocardial demand), or sometimes with congenital long-QT syndrome. She was intubated.

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Case Report: Hypereosinophilic syndrome vs. patent foramen ovale as etiopathogenetic contributors to stroke

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the most common congenital intracardiac defect that can cause right-to-left shunting and contribute to the paradoxical embolization of venous emboli, and even lead to stroke. Studies have shown that HES can affect the nervous system and may be associated with cerebral infarction.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Congenital Heart Defects Some individuals are born with heart defects that cause parts of the heart to work harder, leading to enlargement over time. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.