Pneumopericardium, a Heart in a Trap.

The text discusses the case of a patient who experienced pneumopericardium because of a traumatic incident. It discusses pneumopericardium's causes, symptoms, and complications, including tamponade symptoms and imaging modalities, to confirm the diagnosis and assess complications. Present various treatment options emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring and damage control principles.

Fatal poisoning by dietary supplements accompanied by massive rhabdomyolysis and multiple organ failure.

Obesity epidemic and prevailing standards of desired body shape encourage society to use weight loss aids. Thermogenics, which are dietary supplements aimed at increasing energy expenditure, are particularly gaining popularity. These preparations can be easily purchased without prescription and have a complex composition, which means they can interact with numerous substances.

A new perspective on aortic pressure for transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus in the pediatric population.

Background: Hemodynamic assessment is not routinely performed when closing a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Significant PDA flow causes a drop in the aortic pressure distal to the shunt. Closure of PDA should increase distal systemic blood flow and significantly elevate distal aortic pressure, changing the systolic pressure gradient (ΔP) between the proximal and distal aorta.

The Relevance of Reperfusion Stroke Therapy for miR-9-3p and miR-9-5p Expression in Acute Stroke-A Preliminary Study.

Reperfusion stroke therapy is a modern treatment that involves thrombolysis and the mechanical removal of thrombus from the extracranial and/or cerebral arteries, thereby increasing penumbra reperfusion. After reperfusion therapy, 46% of patients are able to live independently 3 months after stroke onset. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are essential regulators in the development of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury and the efficacy of the applied treatment.