Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lpm.2007.10.018 | DOI Listing |
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
December 2024
Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Background: Delayed lead perforation is a rare complication of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). Clinical presentations range from completely asymptomatic to pericardial tamponade. Surgical lead extraction is recommended and transvenous lead extraction (TLE) with surgical backup is an alternative method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
November 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, NGA.
Introduction: Pericardial effusion (PE) is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space, which, if severe, is associated with high mortality. The causes are diverse, including infective and non-infective. Few studies have looked at the spectrum of severity and causes in Northern Nigeria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPan Afr Med J
December 2024
Service d'Epidémiologie et Médecine Communautaire, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hedi Chaker de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie.
The benefits of permanent cardiac pacing have been widely demonstrated. However, the literature on complications remains inconsistent. We lack precise information about the frequency of complications and their predictive factors in our center.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
November 2024
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, JPN.
Trauma to the ascending aorta may progress to a cardiac tamponade, which is often life-threatening. Here, we report on a case of traumatic dissection of the ascending aorta, complicated by multiple injuries. A 24-hour follow-up period was provided to evaluate the traumatic bleeding, and a large tear that extended over three-quarters of the circumference of the aortic intima was identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Tehran Heart Cent
January 2024
Cardio-Oncology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and pericardial effusion is relatively common in these patients. What constitutes the best therapeutic method for treating pericardial effusion in patients with cancer is controversial. Recent decades have witnessed the introduction of percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy, an effective and less-invasive method with lower recurrence rates than pericardiocentesis for draining pericardial effusion in patients with cancer who have a poor prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!