An 85-year-old woman presented with bacteremia complicated by infective endocarditis with vegetations on the prosthetic mitral valve and right ventricular (RV) lead. The patient had a single-chamber permanent pacemaker with two RV leads, one of which was previously trapped or "jailed" after a bioprosthetic tricuspid valve replacement. Complete transvenous lead extraction including the chronically retained jailed RV lead was achieved via laser extraction assisted by concomitant traction from a superior left subclavian and inferior right femoral venous approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study evaluated the anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic potential of (CF) in 28-days rat modelling trial. Diabetes is a chronic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and insulin resistance and cause microvascular and macrovascular issues. was evaluated for its nutritional composition along with anti-oxidant potential of CF powder (CFP) and CF extract (CFE) using total phenolic contents (TPC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview into the diagnosis and management of fibrous dysplasia (FD) in children.
Recent Findings: FD is a mosaic disorder arising from somatic Gα s variants, leading to impaired osteogenic cell differentiation. Fibro-osseous lesions expand during childhood and reach final disease burden in early adulthood.
Heart transplantation (HTx) stands as a life-saving intervention for patients with end-stage heart disease, but the field is fraught with numerous challenges that span from the scarcity of donor organs to long-term complications arising from immunosuppressive therapies. This comprehensive review article offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted aspects of HTx. The review covers groundbreaking advancements in xenotransplantation, enabled by cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques, and the promising role of stem cell therapies, particularly porcine mesenchymal stem cells, in cardiac regeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case report provides a comprehensive overview of a rare instance of transverse myelitis (TM) in an 11-year-old male who presented with subacute bilateral lower extremity weakness, sensory loss, and bowel/bladder dysfunction. Diagnostic evaluations, including MRI and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, confirmed TM. Management with high-dose intravenous corticosteroids and rehabilitative therapies led to symptom stabilization and modest recovery, although some permanent deficits are anticipated.
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