Tricuspid valve myxoma: An uncommon presentation of a common tumour.

Amongst the benign cardiac tumours, atrial myxomas are the commonest. Tricuspid valve attachment is an uncommon site for cardiac myxoma. Here we present the case of an 18-year-old girl who presented with a history of shortness of breath, abdominal distension, leg swelling, palpitations and dizziness for the past two months.

Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion is correlated with poor outcome in surgery for rheumatic heart valvular disease.

Background: Right ventricular (RV) function is a major determinant of clinical outcome, but its function indices have not been studied well in surgery for rheumatic valvular heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) with outcome of rheumatic heart valve surgery.

Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted including 100 eligible patients who were divided into two groups based on RV function as assessed by TAPSE measured by two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography preoperatively.

Early vascular complications of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation in patients undergoing open heart surgery.

Background And Objectives: The use of IABP is helpful for haemodynamic stability of patients with low cardiac output and compromised left ventricular function in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting. This procedure is also associated with some vascular complications due to the insertion of IABP. The objective of this research was to study the vascular complications in patients with IABP counterpulsation.