Disparities in statin prescription among patients with severe hypercholesterolemia in an integrated healthcare system.

Background: Severe hypercholesterolemia (SH), defined as a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level ≥ 190 mg/dl, is associated with an increased risk for premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Despite guideline recommendations, many patients with severe hypercholesterolemia remain untreated. We conducted an observational analysis of a large pool of SH patients, exploring demographic and social factors contributing to disparities in the prescription of statin and other lipid-lowering therapies.

Cardiogenic shock temporally associated with COVID-19 vaccination after prior COVID-19 infection: A case report.

The introduction of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination has been an integral force in stopping the spread of COVID-19 across the globe. While reported side effects of vaccination have predominantly been mild, in the last year reports have emerged of myocarditis following the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNtech) and mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccinations. The adolescent and young adult population have been the population most reported, with over 1000 cases under review by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) since April 2021.

A case report of recurrent acute pancreatitis associated with life threatening atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Introduction: Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy defined by the sudden onset of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury (AKI). HUS is categorized as either typical, caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection, or atypical HUS (aHUS), usually complement mediated or secondary to systemic disease. We describe a rare case of aHUS in an adult male patient with recurrent acute pancreatitis.