The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has imposed several medical and economic challenges since its onset in 2019. This is due to its ability to target the respiratory system as well as other organs, resulting in significant impacts and necessitating organ transplants. Our goal is to compile information from the existing literature to investigate how COVID-19 affects outcomes following organ transplantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) offer improved haemocompatibility-related outcomes for end-stage heart failure patients, facilitating the exploration of alternative anticoagulation therapies beyond warfarin. This study presents a long-term evaluation of thrombotic and bleeding outcomes in HM3 LVAD patients transitioned from warfarin to apixaban.
Methods: We retrospectively identified HM3 LVAD patients at our single centre who transitioned from warfarin to apixaban.
The novel coronavirus strain known as SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly spread around the world creating distinct challenges to the healthcare workforce. Coagulopathy contributing to significant morbidity in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 has now been well documented. We discuss two cases selected from patients requiring critical care in April 2020 in New York City with a unique clinical course.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeart failure (HF) represents a significant financial burden to the US health care system, affecting approximately 5.7 million Americans. By 2030, the prevalence of HF is expected to increase by 23%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCryptogenic stroke is a subtype of ischemic stroke for which no identifiable cause is found after routine diagnostic evaluation. It accounts for roughly 25% of ischemic strokes. Structural cardiac abnormalities such as patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect (ASD), and a large left atrial appendage (LAA) are commonly associated risk factors in patients with cryptogenic stroke.
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