Pericardial fenestration and thoracic duct ligation for treatment of chylopericardium as first symptom of underlying generalized lymphatic anomaly: a case report.

Introduction: Chylopericardium represents a rare condition of chyle accumulation within the pericardial sac, caused by abnormal thoracic duct anatomy or prolonged increased pressure. Nothing by mouth (NPO) policy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), even in combination with pericardial drainage, render only a temporary solution. Surgical intervention with thoracic duct ligation and creation of a pericardial window is believed to be the most effective treatment.

Correlation between DWI-ASPECTS Score, Ischemic Stroke Volume on DWI, Clinical Severity and Short-Term Prognosis: A Single-Center Study.

Ischemic stroke is a significant public health concern, with its incidence expected to double over the next 40 years, particularly among individuals over 75 years old. Previous studies, such as the DAWN trial, have highlighted the importance of correlating clinical severity with ischemic stroke volume to optimize patient management. Our study aimed to correlate the clinical severity of ischemic stroke, as assessed by the NIHSS score, with ischemic stroke volume measured using DWI, and short-term prognosis quantified by the mRS score at discharge.

Lower Limit of Normality of Segmental Multilayer Longitudinal Strain in Healthy Adult Subjects.

Speckle tracking echocardiography is an advanced imaging technique that allows for a more detailed assessment of cardiac global and regional function. Reference values for segmental longitudinal layered strain (subendocardial, mid-myocardial, and subepicardial) are scarce, limiting the clinical use of these measurements in clinical practice. Two hundred consecutive Caucasian healthy subjects (mean age = 37 ± 11 years) were enrolled in the study.

Tricuspid valve agenesis: a case report of a rare cause of tricuspid regurgitation in an adult.

Background: Tricuspid valve agenesis is an exceptionally rare congenital cardiac disease characterized by the incomplete formation or complete absence of one or more tricuspid leaflets. It is commonly diagnosed during childhood due to the development of heart failure symptoms.

Case Summary: We report the case of a 62-year-old woman admitted for a worsening of heart failure symptoms (New York Heart Association functional Class IV at admission).

Intracardiac mass presenting as acute myocardial infarction.

Cardiac tumors, although rare, present intricate diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, necessitating timely intervention for optimal patient outcomes. This case report focuses on a 65-year-old woman admitted with chest pain and loss of consciousness, ultimately diagnosed with a left ventricular cardiac myxoma. The patient's presentation mimicked acute coronary syndrome, highlighting the diagnostic complexity associated with cardiac tumors.