Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-based review.

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) can occur as a primary disease or secondary to an underlying disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, or other systemic autoimmune diseases. Catastrophic APS refers to a rapid progression of the disease with the development of thrombotic events that affect three or more organs. This is the case of a 22-year-old woman without history of pregnancy.

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) coronavirus pandemic: current situation and implications for Mexico.

The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is one of the most devastating in this century. It originated in China in December 2019 caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus, and in less than a month it had been classified as an "International Public Health Emergency". To date there are nearly 3 million people infected and more than 250,000 deaths caused by the disease worldwide.

Successful pregnancy in a patient with double outlet right ventricle.

Background: The double outlet right ventricle is uncommon and usually makes patients have haemodynamic and structural complications. Having a hyperdynamic state, such as pregnancy, with volume overload is very risky for a patient with complex CHD (CCHD). The diagnosis in early stages can prevent cardiac complications.