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Clot-in-transit and pulmonary embolism: an urgent call for awareness and action

Heart BMJ

Patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) have a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, from incidental findings to sudden cardiac death. Here, we propose an algorithm where the role of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) is reinforced. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024493303.

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Mortality Patterns in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Insights Into Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Associations

Journal of the American Heart Association

However, the cause and risk factors for mortality remain uncertain.MethodsThis retrospective, singlecenter study identified children with primary and secondary pulmonary vein stenosis through a cardiac catheterization database. All patients underwent cardiac catheterization, with 45 (80%) undergoing at least 1 interventional procedure.

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Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

DAIC

This specialized and complex procedure is the optimal treatment for replacing a diseased aortic valve in adolescents and adults with the patient’s own living pulmonary valve—a mirror image of a normal aortic valve—resulting in improved long-term life expectancy, unlike mechanical or tissue valve replacements.

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Surgical Treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot and Sequelae

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

One is ventricular septal defect, second is overriding aorta, third is pulmonary stenosis, usually right ventricular outflow tract stenosis and associated right ventricular hypertrophy. Pulmonary stenosis, which is usually right ventricular outflow tract stenosis. This will almost invariably result in severe pulmonary regurgitation.

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PO-01-146 SUCCESSFUL CATHETER ABLATION OF VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA BEFORE TRANSCATHETER PULMONARY VALVE IMPLANTATION IN THE PATIENT WITH REPAIRED DOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLE

HeartRhythm

Patients with adult congenital heart disease are at risk for ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) or sudden cardiac death.

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Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition. It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition.

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Abstract 4139677: A rare case of ventriculobronchial fistula caused by an epicardial defibrillator patch

Circulation

Background:Epicardial patch defibrillators (EPDs) were commonly implanted in the 1990s for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. This case highlights such a scenario.Case:A 75-year-old female with a history of cardiac arrest 30 years ago presented with shortness of breath and left leg swelling.