Publications by authors named "N Guynn"
Article Synopsis
- Constrictive pericarditis is a condition caused by chronic inflammation of the pericardium, with tuberculosis being a common cause outside the U.S. and a serious complication of pericardial disease.
- A case study as illustrated by a 31-year-old man who experienced symptoms like chest pain and dyspnea, leading to diagnoses through various tests, including an echocardiogram and right heart catheterization.
- The patient's treatment involved surgery to remove thickened pericardium and a 6-month antibiotic therapy regimen, underscoring the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing this condition, especially in cases tied to tuberculosis.
Symptomatic women with angina are more likely to have ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) compared to men. In both men and women, the finding of INOCA is not benign and is associated with adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, heart failure and angina hospitalizations. Women with INOCA have more angina and a lower quality of life compared to men, but they are often falsely reassured because of a lack of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and a perception of low risk.
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