Massive Pulmonary Embolism Related to a Patient With Heart Failure Secondary to Stress Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common disease, which includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is the third most common cardiovascular disorder, affecting predominantly the male elderly population. Stress cardiomyopathy (SC) is a transitorily cardiovascular condition produced after an emotional or physical trigger, and it features signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndrome.

A Single Transradial Guiding Catheter in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Door-to-Balloon Optimized Strategy.

Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The different reperfusion strategies have evolved over the years, and efforts have been directed to reduce its complications. Among these strategies, the one that has shown the best results is percutaneous coronary intervention, which has significantly improved the survival and prognosis of these patients; however, this procedure is not free of complications since multiple factors are involved.

Coronary Artery Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: What Do the Facts Say?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ with a predisposition for women of reproductive age. It is related to a higher risk of cardiovascular events, increasing it up to 50 times in young people, and 30% of deaths are attributed to coronary artery disease. The risk of developing cardiovascular disease in SLE is related not only to traditional cardiovascular risks factors such as advanced age, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes but also to disease-specific factors, such as degree of activity, autoantibodies, organ damage, and treatment.