Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare tumor that usually presents in neonates or during infancy because of the associated high degree of pericardial effusion, cardiac compression and severe respiratory distress… Read More.
Month: January 2025
Superior vena cava obstruction following pericardial effusion absorption in the presence of a pericardial teratoma: a case report
Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare tumor that usually presents in neonates or during infancy because of the associated high degree of pericardial effusion, cardiac compression and severe respiratory distress… Read More.
Dexmedetomidine for delirium prevention in adult patients following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
To determine whether perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine reduces the incidence of postoperative delirium in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Radiological challenges in differentiating Occult Traumatic Pulmonary Hematoma from mediastinal tumor: a case report and literature review
Traumatic Pulmonary Hematoma (TPH) is a rare consequence of blunt chest trauma, characterised by lung parenchyma laceration and subsequent hemorrhage. While less common than pulmonary contusions, TPH presents … Read More
Impact of behavior change theory-based nursing interventions on cardiac function recovery and quality of life among cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass
This study investigates the impact of nursing interventions, guided by behavior change theory, on the recovery of cardiac function and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonar… Read More
Catlet scoring system as a new predictor for in-stent restenosis in patients with chronic coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stent
He’s team have recently developed a new Coronary Artery Tree description and Lesion EvaluaTion (CatLet) angiographic scoring system, which is capable of accounting for the variability in coronary anatomy, and … Read More
Pregnancy-related chronic type A aortic dissection highlights the importance of thorough prenatal maternal examination
Aortic dissection occurs rarely during pregnancy but carries a significantly high vital risk for both the mother and the fetus. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for a successful outcome.
Superior vena cava obstruction following pericardial effusion absorption in the presence of a pericardial teratoma: a case report
Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare tumor that usually presents in neonates or during infancy because of the associated high degree of pericardial effusion, cardiac compression and severe respiratory distress… Read More.
Lobar lung transplantation, followed by partial sternal resection and bronchial stenosis, in a patient with scoliosis
Scoliotic deformity represents a serious spinal disorder that influences the locomotive and cardiopulmonary systems. Some patients with severe scoliosis and end-stage lung disease are therefore denied lung tra… Read More
Risk of stroke associated with proton pump inhibitor use among individuals with and without pre-existing cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used for managing gastroesophageal disorders but concerns about their potential association with increased stroke risk have emerged, especially among patients with pr… Read More