Publications by authors named "Meriam Amri"
Cafe-au-lait spots with resistant hypertension are an indicator of pheochromocytoma: a rare case report.
Arch Peru Cardiol Cir Cardiovasc
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The clinical examination revealed the presence of Café-au-lait spots, which are common in NF1 patients, and imaging confirmed tumors on both adrenal glands.
- * After confirming the diagnosis through urinary Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) measurement, the woman underwent tumor removal, leading to successful blood pressure normalization and underscoring the need for screening in similar cases.
Article Synopsis
- Infectious endocarditis is a serious condition linked to high mortality, involving complications like cardiac embolism and multisystem effects.
- An 81-year-old patient faced severe complications, including brain abscesses and strokes due to septic emboli, diagnosed with infective endocarditis affecting his mitral valve.
- The case highlights the importance of quick medical and surgical response from a specialized heart team, leading to a surprisingly positive outcome despite the usual grim expectations of such scenarios.