Publications by authors named "R G Cacdac"

There have been studies published regarding the association between developing Brugada syndrome after an acute COVID-19 infection. In this case, we present a patient who presented with a syncopal episode and subsequently found to have Type I Brugada pattern on electrocardiogram. The patient underwent placement of a single chamber defibrillator.

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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an elusive entity with sequelae that may be confused with sepsis. We discuss a 45-year-old man with decompensated liver cirrhosis with sepsis treated with broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics. Further work-up initially supported sepsis-HLH overlap syndrome (SHLHOS) and corticosteroids were added.

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing a damaged aortic valve using a catheter, typically inserted through a small incision in the leg, leading to faster recovery and reduced risks compared with traditional open-heart surgery. It is a common procedure; however, it is not without adverse events. We report a case of an 83-year-old man who underwent TAVR for the indication of severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Vaccination against COVID-19 has greatly reduced serious illness and death rates, but as more people get vaccinated, rare side effects may become more noticeable.
  • An 82-year-old man with several health issues experienced acute pancreatitis shortly after his third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, with no other apparent cause.
  • His symptoms were mild, and he was treated with supportive care, allowing him to be discharged in stable condition after improving.
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Villous adenoma of the appendix is an uncommon neoplasm. Intussusception of the appendix is a rare pathological entity. We report here an intussusception of the appendix, the lead point being a villous adenoma, presenting in a 62-year-old male whose initial complaint was a progressive enlargement of a right inguinal hernia.

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