Front Cardiovasc Med
December 2024
National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Jinan, China.
Background: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a challenging diagnosis, particularly when the classic signs, such as increased wall thickness in a non-dilated left ventricle (LV), are absent. This makes the diagnosis more difficult in patients with normal LV wall thickness. We present a case of CA without increased wall thickness and without the characteristic granular sparkling echotexture in a non-dilated LV.
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December 2024
EXOForce Robotics, Arlington, VA 22209, USA.
Freezing of gait (FOG) is a disabling yet poorly understood paroxysmal gait disorder affecting the vast majority of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) as they reach advanced stages of the disorder. Falling is one of the most disabling consequences of a FOG episode; it often results in injury and a future fear of falling, leading to diminished social engagement, a reduction in general fitness, loss of independence, and degradation of overall quality of life. Currently, there is no robust or reliable treatment against FOG in PD.
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October 2024
Interventional Cardiology, Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center, Vila Nova de Gaia, PRT.
Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is characterized by dyspnea due to a marked fall in blood oxygen saturation while assuming standing or sitting positions. It is a rare condition with an unknown prevalence. The triggering role may remain unclear in a considerable number of patients.
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October 2024
Neurology, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK.
Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterised by involuntary, brief, random and irregular contractions. Acquired chorea can present acutely or subacutely and may be asymmetrical or unilateral. A detailed history and examination are crucial to identify triggering factors and underlying cause.
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October 2024
Department of Neurology, Tsuchiura Kyodo General Hospital, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki, Japan.
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