Publications by authors named "Bilal Adwan"
Introduction: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular abnormality that can be exacerbated by atrial fibrillation (AF). Mitral regurgitation is classified based on mitral leaflet motion and can be either primary (organic) or secondary (functional). This study investigates the relationship between AF and functional MR, specifically assessing whether cardioversion to sinus rhythm influences MR severity and echocardiographic indices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn Undiagnosed Shone Complex in a 52-Year-Old Female: A Case Report.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
February 2024
Shone complex (SC) is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by four obstructive anomalies, including parachute mitral valve (PMV), left atrial supra-valvular ring, subaortic stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta. Typically, SC manifests early in life. However, we encountered a 52-year-old female with a history of hypertension diagnosed at 26 years and left-sided weakness poststroke.
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- Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a temporary heart condition that mimics a heart attack, mainly affecting older women who experience stress.
- The study found that common symptoms include chest pain and difficulty breathing, with significant ECG changes and elevated troponin levels at diagnosis, but most patients showed considerable recovery.
- The findings highlight the importance of recognizing TC as a potential diagnosis for heart-related symptoms, especially in postmenopausal women following stressful events, and further investigation into its triggers is necessary.