Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in TEE-negative Endocarditis: A Case Report.

Introduction: Spontaneous splenic rupture is an extremely rare complication of infective endocarditis.

Case Report: We present a case of a 56-year-old immunocompetent female with porcine bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, automated implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, and atrial fibrillation on apixaban who was found to have in-hospital atraumatic splenic rupture complicating infective endocarditis with The rupture was treated successfully by endovascular embolization. Usual treatment with six weeks of antibiotics provided durable cure without further complication, and no surgical intervention was needed for either the valve or spleen.

The Effect of Admission During the Weekend On In-Hospital Outcomes for Patients With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.

Background Previous studies have shown that patients with heart failure (HF) and cardiogenic shock (CS) have worse outcomes when admitted over the weekend. Since peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a cause of CS and persisting HF, it is reasonable to extrapolate that admission over the weekend would also have deleterious effects on PPCM outcomes. However, the impact of weekend admission has not been specifically evaluated in patients with PPCM.

Quadriplegia from cervical osteomyelodiscitis with vertebral collapse: A case report.

Vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare clinical condition accounting for 1%-7% of all bone-related infections. The increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or those that lead to immunosuppression, the increase in spinal instrumentation including epidural catheters for pain management, and the continual increase in intravenous (IV) drug use are factors that have led to the rise in cases. The condition may present subtly without clinical signs and symptoms making early diagnosis difficult.

Partial Thrombosis of Inferior Mesenteric Vein With Thrombophlebitis.

Inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis (IMVT) is a rare entity that can lead to a potentially lethal event unless recognized early in the disease. Although its prevalence is low, IMVT presents mainly in certain conditions such as in inflammatory processes like diverticulitis, arrhythmias, hypercoagulable states, connective tissue disorders, malignancy, or hereditary thrombophilias.  Mesenteric venous thrombophlebitis is a condition in which a blood clot in a vein causes inflammation and pain.

The Role of Serial Imaging in Neurocysticercosis for Disease Resolution.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC), the most common parasitic infection of the CNS in humans, is a frequent cause of seizure disorders and epilepsy. The cystic larvae is endemic to developing countries where the population raises pigs as a reliable source of food, however, massive immigration has now forced the surge of the disease in developed areas making it a worldwide problem. Clinical presentation is affected by the size, number, and location of the lesions within the brain, with the most common manifestations being seizures, headaches, and increased intracranial pressure.