Publications by authors named "Sara Ahchouch"

Article Synopsis
  • Cardiac myxomas can be tricky to diagnose because they often imitate other cardiovascular or systemic issues, making prompt recognition essential for effective treatment.
  • A 49-year-old man experienced sudden leg weakness and slurred speech, leading to the discovery of a large left atrial mass via echocardiography, which was identified as a myxoma after surgery.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like myxomas when faced with unusual neurological symptoms to avoid severe health risks.
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Complex congenital heart disease and pregnancy are a challenge and delicate medical situation. We describe a first-time pregnancy of a woman living with an uncorrected d-transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with serious fetal complications required multidisciplinary assessment. Twenty-six years old primigravida referred to our cardiology center in 34 weeks of gestation with peripheral cyanosis.

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