Publications by authors named "Devi Mahadeo"

Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by arterial and venous thrombosis and recurrent spontaneous abortions due to the persistent presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. Probable Catastrophic antiphospholipid (Catastrophic antiphospholipid-like syndrome) is a life-threatening presentation of antiphospholipid syndrome which manifests as intravascular thrombosis, leading to rapid onset of symptoms and involvement of multiple organ systems. We present a case of a 28-year-old woman with a history of polyglandular autoimmune syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, provoked bilateral deep vein thrombosis in the setting of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection 2 years prior, and hypothyroidism who presents with a cardiac arrest in the setting of an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction with thromboembolic occlusion of two coronary arteries simultaneously in the setting of noncompliance with anticoagulation for the past 1 week.

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Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is known as a pus-filled lesion found in the liver which can quickly become fatal if not found and treated in a timely manner. The most common group of bacteria found in PLA is the Streptococcus Anginosus Group (SAG). Patients with PLA usually present with fever and right upper quadrant abdominal pain which can at times be referred to the right shoulder owing to dermatomal involvement.

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