Publications by authors named "I I Suliman"

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  • A 43-year-old male with a history of chronic severe pericarditis, right-sided heart failure, and rheumatoid arthritis presented with chest pain, dyspnea, ascites, and limb edema.
  • Diagnostic tests revealed significant pericardial thickening and necrotic lymph nodes, with a positive QuantiFERON-TB test confirming tuberculous pericarditis (TBP).
  • The patient was treated with anti-tuberculosis therapy and a radical pericardiectomy, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and management to enhance patient outcomes in TBP cases.
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Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) stands as a prevalent worldwide cause of mortality. The aftermath of an MI often entails an unpleasant experience for individuals, who frequently find themselves overwhelmed. Extensive literature suggests that a significant proportion of patients develop depressive symptoms subsequent to MI.

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BACKGROUND Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are the most common form of birth defects, affecting the structure and function of neonatal hearts. Pulmonary valve stenosis (PVS) and ventricular septal defects (VSD) are 2 of the more prevalent forms, both of which can lead to significant morbidity if left untreated. The emergence of transcatheter techniques has revolutionized the therapeutic landscape, presenting minimally invasive yet effective alternatives to open-heart surgery and significantly reducing associated patient morbidity and recovery time.

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Baraitser-Winter syndrome (BRWS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ACTB and ACTG1 genes. It is characterized by intellectual disability, physical malformations, and dysmorphic craniofacial features. Additionally, cardiovascular abnormalities may also be present.

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Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also called Yamaguchi syndrome, is a rare variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Yamaguchi syndrome is characterized by hypertrophy almost confined to the apical region of the left ventricle rather than the left ventricular septum. A case of 65-year-old Saudi man presented to the ER with angina, and the ECG, echocardiogram, and nuclear study confirmed the diagnosis with Yamaguchi.

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