Left ventricular noncompaction-a rare cause of triad: heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias, and systemic embolic events: a case report.

Background: Left ventricular noncompaction is a rare cardiomyopathy characterized by a thin, compacted epicardial layer and a noncompacted endocardial layer, with trabeculations and recesses that communicate with the left ventricular cavity. In the advanced stage of the disease, the classical triad of heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia, and systemic embolization is common. Segments involved are the apex and mid inferior and lateral walls.

A rare case of anaerobic streptococci endocarditis in a young female with bicuspid aortic valve: case report.

Background: Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital cardiovascular malformation and occurs in 1-2% of the population. The haemodynamic changes appear early, leading to tissue damage and predisposing to germs attachment. The development of perivalvular extension is a constant in bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis.

[Clinical associations between retinal vascular diseases and cardiovascular diseases in patients with systemic atheromatosis].

A clinical study was conducted on a sample of 48 patients examined within 3 months. Of these, 27 patients were recruited by ophtalmologic criteria and 21 recruited by cardiologic criteria, 25% of these patients coming for routine check. They were investigated by ophthalmic examination, cardiological examination, imaging and laboratory examination.