Bicaval Transcatheter Prosthesis Implantation for Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation: First Report of Thrombosis.

The transcatheter bicaval valve system is an emerging therapeutic option for tricuspid regurgitation, consisting of 2 biological valves to prevent caval reflux. The experience with this device is still scarce, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of thrombosis ever reported. ().

Iatrogenic aortic pseudoaneurysm: a forgotten complication.

Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta are a rare complication of cardiac surgery. However, the poor prognosis associated with this condition if untreated makes early diagnosis and treatment important. We present the case of a 66-year-old woman who had undergone mitral valvuloplasty 12 days previously, who was admitted with a diagnosis of new-onset atrial fibrillation.

Nocardial endocarditis after mitral valve replacement: case report and review of the literature.

Nocardia causes several types of infection in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts, and may affect any organ. Endocarditis due to infection by Nocardia species is rare and has a poor prognosis. To our knowledge, after a literature review, only 12 cases of nocardial endocarditis have been reported, most treated with valve replacement.

The Manchester Triage System in acute coronary syndromes.

Introduction: A growing number of hospitals have implemented the Manchester Triage System (MTS) in their Emergency Department (ED), so as to better prioritize the evaluation of those attending these departments.

Objectives: To assess whether the MTS was used effectively in patients admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: We evaluated 114 consecutive patients admitted to the Cardiology Department with a diagnosis of ACS.