[Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with mid-ventricular phenotype and filamin C mutation, an uncommon case report].

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has a different presentation spectrum, including left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. The most common phenotype is the asymmetric septal variant, with the mid-apical variant being rare. On the other hand, there are specific mutations associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with the Filamin C variant being an unusual condition in these patients.

Coronary heart disease and tuberculosis: an unnoticed syndemia. Review of literature and management proposal.

Tuberculosis is an increasing disease that affects about one-third of the global population. In line with the rise of tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease has shown a similar trend, with ischemic coronary heart disease becoming the leading cause of death worldwide. Based on the literature, a relationship can be drawn between tuberculosis and ischemic coronary heart disease through their shared multiple risk factors and a possible pathophysiological substrate linking them.

Accelerated atherosclerosis in Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: case report.

Accelerated atherosclerosis has been identified as a complication of multiple autoimmune diseases, among which Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis stands out. We describe the case of a 60-year-old patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, who presented two acute coronary syndromes with only a six-month difference. Rapid progression of coronary involvement was evidenced, along with increased markers of inflammatory response, usual interstitial pneumonia on tomography, and positive anti-myeloperoxidase antibodies (anti-MPO), leading to the diagnosis of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).

[Increased risk of bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis treated with anticoagulants. A four center serie].

Background: Because the benefits and risks of anticoagulation are still unknown in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate whether the consumption of anticoagulants was associated with a difference in the frequency of thrombosis of any site, major bleeding and mortality, in adults with both diseases.

Method: A retrospective cohort study was carried out in four high complexity centers.

Addressing Barriers for Women with Advanced Heart Failure.

Purpose Of Review: Describe disparities in diagnosis and management between men and women with advanced heart failure (HF). Our goal is to identify barriers and suggest solutions.

Recent Findings: Women with advanced HF are less likely to undergo diagnostic testing and procedures (i.

[Hypertonic saline solution and high dose of diuretic, ¿what do we know and how can we use them in persistent congestion?].

The presence of decompensated heart failure continues to be a condition with high rates of hospitalization, impact on the health system, and quality of life for those who suffer it. The mainstay of treatment in these cases are diuretics. However, the resistance to this pharmacological group may occasionally occur, generating an inadequate negative fluid balance and persistence of congestion with negative clinical outcomes.

Gender-related Differences in the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Cardiometabolic Patients in Latin America: The CorCOVID LATAM Gender Sub-study.

COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures have disrupted lifestyle habits and self-care. Gender differences in health behavior during the pandemic have not yet been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to evaluate gender related differences in the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with cardiometabolic diseases.

[Association between diastolic stress test and H2FPEF score].

Objective: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is a highly prevalent disease; some advances for improving the diagnosis are the development of the H2FPEF score and the diastolic stress test for the evaluation of diastolic function. The objective is to describe the clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of patients referred for stress tests, and the association between the H2FPEF score and the results of the diastolic test.

Methods: This is an analytical, observational, retrospective study.

Arterial lactate levels and their prognostic value in patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.

Objective: Evaluate the change of lactate levels and its prognostic role in the postoperative period of patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.

Methods: Retrospective study between 2001 and 2019. Patients older than 18 years and who underwent pulmonary thromboendarterectomy were included.

Gender Equity Imbalance in Cardiology Scientific Sessions in the Americas.

Women remain largely under-represented in cardiology worldwide. This is especially reflected in scientific sessions where panelists have a male preponderant representation. The amount of gender equity in cardiology during scientific activities in the American continent is unknown.

[High-risk electrocardiographic patterns in Patients with acute coronary syndrome].

Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in the world and the electrocardiogram remains the diagnostic tool for determining an acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation. In spite of this, only half of the patients present classic electrocardiogram findings compatible with the ST-elevation infarction criteria. There is a spectrum of electrocardiographic findings that may reflect a phenomenon of acute coronary occlusion, which should be promptly recognized by the clinician to offer early reperfusion therapy.