A Case of Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Related to Traumatic Papillary Muscle Rupture.

A 25-year-old male presented after a motor vehicle accident with tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation, due to a flail TV secondary to papillary muscle rupture. We highlight the importance of three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging of the tricuspid valve and its utility in aiding a successful surgical repair.

Epidemiological and Immunological Characteristics of HIV-Infected Patients on the Cadaveric Kidney Donor Waiting List at the Johannesburg Renal Transplant Program.

HIV infection was previously considered an exclusion criterion for renal dialysis and transplant. Recent research has prompted policy changes, allowing for transplantation in this subgroup of patients. Theoretical risks with transplantation include the immune dysregulation associated with post-transplantation immunosuppression and immune activation with possible organ rejection.