The role of multidetector CT scan in the management of prosthetic aortic valve thrombosis: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: In this case report, the utility of MDCT in elucidating the pathophysiology and etiology of prosthetic aortic valve dysfunction allowed us to distinguish thrombosis from pannus as an etiology of prosthetic valve dysfunction. MDCT also guided the success of therapy.

Abstract: The diagnosis and management of prosthetic aortic valve thrombosis (PAVT) is challenging.

Comparative Healthcare Resource Utilization of Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support Using Impella Versus Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Use for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Insights From National Inpatient Sample.

The use of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, including Impella and Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), in patients with cardiogenic shock has increased in recent times. We aimed to evaluate the impact of the choice of an MCS device on healthcare resource utilization. We queried the National Inpatient Sample registry between October 2016 and December 2018 to identify adults admitted for acute coronary syndrome-related cardiogenic shock and who received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the setting of severe hyponatremia and beer potomania: A case report.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), an acute cardiac event is often associated with acute emotional stress, usually in the setting of cardiovascular risk factors. This case report attempts to review one of the triggers of TC beer potomania-induce hyponatremia with imaging findings that shows the link between severe hyponatremia and TC.