Mid-aortic syndrome presenting with unusual stenoses.

We report on the case of a 13-year-old female presenting with dizziness and nausea related to high blood pressure. A complete medical evaluation revealed that the patient had middle-aortic syndrome (MAS), in which there was a severe stenosis of the abdominal aorta that affected her renal and visceral arteries. If left untreated, this syndrome may lead to serious complications such as renal insufficiency or congestive heart failure.

Deep vein thrombosis and novel oral anticoagulants: a clinical review.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common disease associated with high rates of mortality and significant morbidity. The diagnostic approach of DVT has evolved over the years. Algorithmical use of pretest probability, D-Dimer testing and ultrasonography allow safe and accurate investigation of DVT.

Giant aneurysm of the right coronary artery with fistula to right atrium.

Coronary artery aneurysms are rare entities with a prevalence of 0.15%-4.9%.

An unusual case of retained bullet in the heart since World War II: a case report.

Although bullets penetrating into the heart are usually known as fatal, retained cardiac bullets can have a silent course without causing any cardiovascular complications. An 89 year-old patient with myocardial infarction was admitted to our department hemodynamically stable and widely awake. His electrocardiogram didn't show any evidence of ischemia.