Publications by authors named "Nahid Senobari"
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare but serious form of systemic amyloidosis that requires early diagnosis for better treatment outcomes.
- A 56-year-old woman experienced symptoms like shortness of breath and heart palpitations, leading to a diagnosis through cardiac imaging and a bone marrow biopsy.
- Accurate diagnosis is challenging but vital, as delays can worsen the condition; treatments focus on managing symptoms and modifying the disease, with cardiac MRI being a key diagnostic tool.
Key Clinical Message: It is important to note that prevention of button battery ingestion is the most effective way to reduce its incidence and complications. This is unachievable without providing educational plans for parents. Moreover, triage nurses and first-line staff who take the history of patients and physicians should take the history to evaluate the risk of battery ingestion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKey Clinical Message: The history of any allergy to the medications should be asked by physicians before administration of the medication. The coincidence of allergic and ACS symptoms after a short time of drug administration might be an indicator of Kounis syndrome. Allergic and coronary symptoms should be considered and treated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEptifibatide, a GPIIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor, has shown its efficacy and safety in patients with high clot burden in their coronary vessels. It is widely used in patients with this condition. However, this medication use is accompanied by complications in some cases.
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