Publications by authors named "Walif Aji"

Atrial fibrillation remains one of the most common conditions that clinical physicians encounter on a daily basis in the inpatient setting. This arrhythmia brings with it numerous complications if not treated properly and leads to intensive analysis of its primary etiology which is unique to every patient. In this case, we present a previously asymptomatic individual who presented to the hospital with respiratory complaints and was found to have a large lung mass, consistent with neuroendocrine lung cancer with direct compression of the left atrium leading to new-onset atrial fibrillation.

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Article Synopsis
  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a temporary heart condition that can look similar to heart disease but shows no signs of blocked arteries during testing.
  • A case study details a 68-year-old woman who experienced severe shortness of breath due to asthma, with tests showing heart irregularities but no blockages in her coronary arteries, confirming TCM.
  • The study suggests that healthcare providers should consider TCM when treating asthma patients with high troponin levels and inquire about the recent use of beta agonists.
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