Pneumothorax as a Prelude: Unveiling Concurrent HIV and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in a Diagnostic Journey.

pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening condition found in immunocompromised individuals, especially in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients. Here, we report a case of PCP in a presumably immunocompetent 25-year-old male patient who presented with a one-month history of chest pain, dyspnea, and a nonproductive cough with recent development of night sweats. The patient recently immigrated to the United States without any known medical or family history.

Delayed Arterial Hemorrhage From a Lumbar Artery Following Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement: A Case Report.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a feared complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that can lead to respiratory distress and even death. The mainstay of preventing PE is anticoagulation, but other strategies exist. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are an alternative strategy for PE prophylaxis in individuals who may have contraindications to receiving anticoagulation.

Successful removal of a thrombus in the setting of SVC syndrome using the INARI FlowTriever device.

This case report describes a 56-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with diffuse facial and bilateral upper extremity swelling. The patient has a past medical history of Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome secondary to a clot around her port-a-cath, adenocarcinoma of the lungs status post chemotherapy and radiation, hyperlipidemia, rheumatoid arthritis, diverticulitis status post colon resection, and hypothyroidism. Imaging confirmed the presence of a thrombus obstructing the SVC, likely due to her hypercoagulable state.

Successful removal of a Life-threatening PE using the INARI flow triever device.

The authors report a case of a 75-year-old male with pulmonary embolism (PE) successfully treated using the INARI FlowTriever System, a mechanical thrombectomy device. Imaging confirmed deep vein thrombosis and PE presented after two days of left lower extremity (LLE) pain and dyspnea on exertion with history of peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia and LLE percutaneous coronary intervention with coronary stent placement. PE treatment with single session clot burden reduction resulted in immediate improvement in oxygenation and echocardiogram confirmed relief of right heart strain.

Successful removal of an acute deep vein thrombosis by the INARI ClotTriever system.

Pulmonary embolism is most feared sequela of a proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Currently, first-line DVT treatment is anticoagulation to prevent post-thrombotic sequelae like pedal edema as well as a life threatening pulmonary embolism . Advanced therapy considerations for limb- or life-threatening DVT include catheter-directed thrombolysis and thrombectomy.