Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Supported Patient Outcome Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains unknown. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare benefit and risk of ECMO in TAVR patients. Bibliographic databases were searched from inception to January 1, 2024.

Durvalumab-Induced Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Diagnostic Conundrum.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have been a therapeutic oncological breakthrough in managing diverse malignancies. We present a 78-year-old male with stage IIIb non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) managed by concurrent chemotherapy with carboplatin/pemetrexed and radiotherapy followed by monthly durvalumab injections. He presented to the hospital with shortness of breath and fluid overload after eight months of starting durvalumab.

An Undifferentiated Primary Mediastinal Carcinoma Compressing the Main Pulmonary Artery: A Rare Cause of Right Ventricular Strain.

Undifferentiated carcinoma (or poorly differentiated carcinoma) of the mediastinum is a relatively rare pathological variant of anterior mediastinal tumors. Pathologists usually use the term to describe an epithelial tumor with no histological features that enable the identification of its site of origin. Invasion of adjacent vital cardiopulmonary structures is among the most problematic complications of anterior mediastinal masses.

Guiding principles for the conduct of the Violence Study of Healthcare Workers and System (ViSHWaS): Insights from a global survey.

Background: Although many studies worldwide have reported on violence against health care workers, there is a lack of homogeneous data for understanding the current state of the issue. Conducting a global survey required a robust team organisation structure, unique dissemination strategies, and continual networking to maintain and propagate the pool of survey collaborators and responders. Here we aimed to describe the strategies that helped us carry out a global survey-based study, the lessons learned, and provide a practical roadmap for future large-scale cross-sectional studies.

ViSHWaS: Violence Study of Healthcare Workers and Systems-a global survey.

Objective: To provide insights into the nature, risk factors, impact and existing measures for reporting and preventing violence in the healthcare system. The under-reporting of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) globally highlights the need for increased public awareness and education.

Methods: The Violence Study of Healthcare Workers and Systems study used a survey questionnaire created using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) forms and distributed from 6 June to 9 August 2022.

Effect of Dapagliflozin in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of recurrent hospitalization and death worldwide. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors including dapagliflozin are anti-diabetic drugs with promising cardiovascular (CV) effects. We performed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of dapagliflozin in heart failure patients.

A historical delve into neurotrauma-focused critical care.

Neurocritical care is a multidisciplinary field managing patients with a wide range of aliments. Specifically, neurotrauma is a rapidly growing field with increasing demands. The history of how neurotrauma management came to its current form has not been extensively explored before.