Publications by authors named "A L Chamis"
Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2023 Cases of SCMR case series.
J Cardiovasc Magn Reson
December 2024
"Cases of SCMR" is a case series on the SCMR website (https://www.scmr.org) for the purpose of education.
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- The 2023 Duke-ISCVID IE Criteria update new diagnostic methods and imaging techniques for infective endocarditis, reflecting advancements in microbiology and epidemiology since the original guidelines were published in 1994 and modified in 2000.* -
- Key changes include new tests for detecting specific bacteria, the introduction of intraoperative inspection as a major criterion, and an expanded list of microorganisms considered typical for IE, especially with certain heart implants.* -
- Additionally, the updated criteria simplify blood culture requirements and emphasize the need for ongoing updates to these guidelines, proposing that they be maintained as a "Living Document" for continued relevance.*
• In adults, ASD remains underdiagnosed, particularly in the setting of comorbidities. • A high index of suspicion is needed to find ASD in PH and/or ventricular dysfunction. • Multiple views, including subcostal view, and ASC injection improve ASD diagnosis.
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