Publications by authors named "Michael R DiSalle"
Treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) has been found to be useful in patients with variety of diseases. IVIg infusions can produce allergic reactions. These adverse reactions are thought to be caused by activation of the complement cascade by the aggregation of IgG.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical guidance is deficient regarding deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in patients with terminal illnesses. We hypothesized that many physicians are apprehensive about discussing ICD deactivation with their dying patients. Thus, we conducted an anonymous survey of all the physicians in the Department of Medicine at Unity Health System in Rochester, NY.
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- Cardiac involvement is a key factor in predicting outcomes for patients with primary amyloidosis (AL), as it can lead to various heart-related issues like heart failure and arrhythmias.
- A case study of a 70-year-old woman highlights the complexities of managing amyloid cardiomyopathy, as conventional heart failure medications are often not suitable.
- The patient presented with severe symptoms, including syncope and a need for a pacemaker, and was diagnosed with amyloidosis after a biopsy, ultimately passing away from end-stage heart failure.