Incidental Finding of Thoracic Aortic Dissection in a Patient Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.

Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is an uncommon but potentially fatal complication of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Most patients present to the emergency room with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or after a syncopal episode. Asymptomatic patients pose a challenge to diagnosis.

Atypical Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Precipitated by Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Review of the Pathophysiology.

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, otherwise known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, typically presents with chest pain and acute left ventricular failure with unobstructed coronary arteries. There is an increase in disease incidence as clinicians are becoming more aware of this clinical entity. An atypical variant exists where there is left ventricular dysfunction with apical sparing.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in a Patient With Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Novel Approach.

Subdural hematoma is a type of brain bleed characterized by the accumulation of blood beneath the dura matter. It usually occurs as a sequela of a traumatic event or following the use of antiplatelets and/or anticoagulants. The clinical presentation may include symptoms like headache, confusion, ataxia, and hemiparesis.