Right atrial myxoma arising from the inferior vena cava.

A middle-aged man presented with recent-onset dyspnea and recurrent syncopal attacks at our institute. Echocardiography revealed a large mass arising from the inferior vena cava and prolapsing into the right atrium and ventricle. Histopathologic examination revealed the classic features of a myxoma.

Prevention of no flow/slow reflow phenomenon in primary PCI by Nicorandil.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy of Nicorandil in preventing no-flow/slow reflow phenomenon in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing primary PCI.

Materials And Methods: From September 2004 to October 2005, 29 patients underwent a primary percutaneous coronary intervention and stenting with nicor-andil as a protocol drug at a dose of 1 mg/hour - this drug was titrated upwards to maximum tolerated dose, with a 2 mg intracoronary bolus given after balloon inflation during PCI. LAD was the infarct related artery in 62% of cases.

A case of lipomatous hypertrophy of right ventricle.

Lipomatous hypertrophy is a condition that is being increasingly diagnosed with the advent of newer modalities. A middle aged lady was referred to us with recent onset dyspnea and palpitations. Echocardiography revealed diffuse thickening of the right ventricular free wall and outflow tract.