Management of a Large Pericardial Effusion in Pregnancy: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Pericardial effusions are rarely brought to clinical attention in pregnancy. When present, effusions are typically small, clinically silent, and related to fluid shifts in pregnancy. We present a case of a large pericardial effusion during the third trimester of pregnancy with management considerations for labor and delivery.

Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Case Report on the Role of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) in the Evaluation of Advanced Atrioventricular Block.

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare autoimmune condition that is characterized by the presence of non-caseating granulomas in the cardiac tissue. We present the case of a 31-year-old male with no significant past medical history who presented with palpitations and lightheadedness during exertion for two to three months and was found to have complete heart block on his 12-lead electrocardiogram. A cardiac CT was obtained to rule out an ischemic event, but it indicated findings suggestive of pulmonary sarcoidosis.

COVID-19-associated Brugada pattern electrocardiogram: Systematic review of case reports.

Aims: To summarize published case reports of patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Brugada pattern electrocardiogram (ECG).

Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist were followed. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus up until September 2021.

A Case of Postpartum Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy.

Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (TCM) is usually triggered by psychological and/or physical stress. Most often, it is seen in postmenopausal women. Cases of TCM related to pregnancy are rare.