Suspected Transient Ischemic Attack Related to Dysfunctional Quadricuspid Aortic Valve.

We describe a 30-year-old Caribbean-Black woman with a clinical presentation suggestive of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) with no conventional cerebrovascular risk factors, albeit with a newly diagnosed quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) with moderate aortic regurgitation (AR). Although QAV is a recognized congenital cardiac defect, its association with TIA remains elusive. This case highlights the importance of considering potential atypical etiologies, such as QAV, in the evaluation and management of young patients presenting with cerebrovascular events.

Burden and predictors of mortality related to cardiogenic shock in the South Bronx Population.

Objectives: Cardiogenic shock is a significant economic burden on healthcare facilities and patients. The prevalence and outcome of cardiogenic shock in the South Bronx are unknown. The aim of the study was to examine the burden of non-AMI CS in Hispanic and Black population in South Bronx and characterize their in-hospital outcomes.

Factors Associated With the Development of Heart Failure Following Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a major global health burden, encompassing a spectrum of conditions from unstable angina to acute myocardial infarction. Despite advancements in early detection and management, ACS is often complicated by the development of heart failure. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify factors associated with the development of heart failure following acute coronary syndrome.

Acute Vision Loss as the Sole Presenting Symptom of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome.

A 45-year-old female with poorly controlled HTN presented with sudden, painless bilateral vision loss over 12 hours. On examination, she had only light perception in both eyes, with normal fundoscopy and no focal neurological deficits. Laboratory tests revealed mildly elevated creatinine and proteinuria.

Green hydrothermal approach for the synthesis of carbon quantum dots from waste tea bags for acrylamide detection in drinking water: A fluorescence assay validated by HPLC-PDA analysis.

The study focused on converting tea bag waste into strong fluorescence carbon quantum dots (TBW-CQDs) for the detection of acrylamide in drinking water, antimicrobial activity, and photocatalytic degradation. The TBW-CQDs exhibited blue luminescence and maximum absorbance at 287 nm under UV light and distinctive fluorescence emission and excitation wavelengths at 425 nm and 287 nm, respectively. TBW-CQDs revealed a particle size of 8.