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Yuebi Plus Banxia Decoction is derived from the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber(Jin Gui Yao Lue) by ZHANG Zhong-jing. With the effects of ventilating lung, discharging heat, descending adverse Qi, and relieving cough and asthma, this prescription is mainly used to treat pulmonary distension caused by phlegm heat obstructing the lungs. Currently, it is commonly used in clinical practice for the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, pulmonary heart disease, and pertussis.

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[How I treat…the cardiogenic acute pulmonary oedema].

Rev Med Liege

December 2024

Service des Urgences, CHC Mont Légia, Liège, Belgique.

In the context of Acute Pulmonary Edema (APE), the old school moto was LMNOP, for "Lasix-Morphine-Nitrates-Oxygen-Positive Pressure". However, this mnemonic, while not entirely inaccurate, deserves revision or at least a slight reinterpretation. APE remains a well-known condition in emergency departments, with a high mortality rate.

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[Acute mitral regurgitation causing right-sided pulmonary edema: a case report].

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi

December 2024

Department of Intensive Care Unit, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing100730, China.

A young female presented to our emergency department with sudden-onset shortness of breath and orthopnea. Her condition rapidly worsened. She developed severe respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock ensued.

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Transient Left Bundle Branch Block Induced Acute Heart Failure as a Consequence of Ramus Intermedius Occlusion.

Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol

January 2025

Department of Cardiology, Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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  • A 63-year-old woman experienced acute heart failure linked to a temporary left bundle branch block (LBBB) caused by an occlusion in the ramus intermedius artery.
  • She was admitted with severe chest pain and pulmonary edema, which led to the diagnosis of LBBB and reduced left ventricular function.
  • Following a successful coronary angioplasty to clear the stenosis in the ramus intermedius, her LBBB resolved, and her heart function and symptoms improved significantly.
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  • Myocardial dissection is a rare but serious complication of ischaemic heart disease, characterized by a haematoma forming within the cardiac muscle, often triggered by factors such as increased wall tension and reduced tensile strength.
  • A case study highlights a 37-year-old male, who developed myocardial dissection following an ST elevation infarction after years of substance abuse, including heroin and methamphetamines, which might be linked to his condition.
  • The patient presented with symptoms of heart failure, and diagnostic tests revealed severe heart dysfunction and a mass in the heart, leading to treatment with diuretics and medical therapy instead of surgery due to high operative risk.
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Diagnosis and management challenges of recurrent lupus pericarditis in pregnancy: A case report.

Case Rep Womens Health

December 2024

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

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  • - Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.1% of ovarian cancers, and often present with symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating.
  • - A 54-year-old woman experienced dyspnea and edema, which were initially misdiagnosed as heart failure without classic carcinoid syndrome symptoms, but further tests indicated carcinoid disease.
  • - Surgical treatment included valve repair and removal of reproductive organs, underscoring the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention for managing complications like carcinoid heart disease.
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Basic Lung Ultrasound and Clinical Applications in General Medicine.

Med Clin North Am

January 2025

Department of Clinical Medicine, Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, Aarhus N 8200, Denmark; Emergency Department, Horsens Regional Hospital, Denmark. Electronic address:

Proficiency in basic lung ultrasound is highly recommended for clinicians in general and internal medicine. This article will review and provide guidance for novice users on how to use lung ultrasound in clinical practice, through a pathology-oriented approach. The authors recommend a 12-zone protocol and describe how to perform and apply it in clinical practice while examining patients with clinical suspicion for the following diseases: pleural effusion, heart failure, pneumonia (bacterial and viral), interstitial lung disease, and pneumothorax.

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  • Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can save lives but may cause significant pulmonary edema in heart failure patients; this study highlights better outcomes with a novel central ECMO system that adjusts blood perfusion.!* -
  • Analyzed 10 patients with severe heart failure and pulmonary edema treated using the RALV-AOPA ECMO, which provided optimized blood flow patterns and lower pulmonary arterial pressure, leading to improved heart function within 24 hours.!* -
  • Six patients improved enough to be weaned off ECMO, while others received heart devices or transplants; all patients survived long-term with manageable complications, showcasing the central ECMO system's effectiveness in critical cases.!*
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  • Maternal pulmonary hypertension significantly increases the risks of serious health complications during labor and delivery, though better management strategies may help improve outcomes.
  • This nationwide study analyzed over 18 million delivery hospitalizations from 2016 to 2020 to determine how common maternal pulmonary hypertension is and how it affects cardiopulmonary health during delivery.
  • The study found a low prevalence of maternal pulmonary hypertension (25 per 100,000 deliveries) that has been gradually increasing over the years, and compared patients with and without this condition to evaluate the associated risks and outcomes.
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Background: The reduction of pulmonary congestion is an essential clinical target in the management of chronic heart failure. The remote dielectric sensing (ReDS) system is a recently introduced non-invasive technology used to easily estimate the degree of lung fluid volume without any expert techniques.

Objective: To conduct a comparative assessment of pulmonary congestion according to ultrasound and ReDS technology in patients hospitalized with decompensation of chronic heart failure (CHF).

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  • Interventions for heart conditions using transcatheter techniques can sometimes create an unintended atrial septal defect (IASD), leading to uncertain clinical outcomes.
  • An 84-year-old female with heart failure and mitral regurgitation underwent TEER treatment, which resulted in both mitral stenosis and an increasing IASD, negatively affecting her cardiac output.
  • Successfully closing the IASD improved her blood pressure and overall condition, suggesting that IASD closure may be beneficial for certain patients after such heart interventions, but careful assessment is necessary.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition with a high mortality rate for which there are no effective therapeutics. The failure of the alveolar-capillary barrier, composed of lung endothelial (EC) and alveolar epithelial (AEC) cells, is a critical factor leading to excessive inflammation and edema characteristic of acute lung injury (ALI) pathophysiology. Phosphodiesterases (PDE) are enzymes well-recognized for their roles in regulating endothelial permeability and inflammation.

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The coexistence of heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is common and poses a serious threat to human health because these diseases have a high degree of commonality at the vascular level. However, the diagnosis of HF in primary care can be challenging, leading to the risk of inadequate management of both conditions. Using two case reports as examples, we attempt to shed light on the issues involved in this challenge.

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Singapore. ESKD patients have high disease burden and are at increased risk of recurrent hospitalizations, including fluid overload. This study aimed to characterize the risk factors associated with readmissions for fluid overload that will identify high-risk hospitalizations for interventions to reduce readmissions.

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Outcomes of peripartum cardiomyopathy in North Africa: insights from a single-center observational study in Tunisia.

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

November 2024

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.

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  • - Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare and serious heart condition often occurring during or after pregnancy; this study assessed its outcomes in North Africa over a 12-year period from 2010 to 2022.
  • - Out of 27 PPCM patients studied, most presented symptoms like severe dyspnea and had a low average heart function measurement (LVEF of 30%); complications included pulmonary edema (85%) and the need for ECMO support in two patients.
  • - The follow-up revealed that 67% of patients showed recovery in heart function, but the overall mortality rate was 15%, with significant mortality associated with factors like past pregnancies and poor prenatal care.
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High-altitude regions pose distinctive challenges for cardiovascular health because of decreased oxygen levels, reduced barometric pressure, and colder temperatures. Approximately 82 million people live above 2400 meters, while over 100 million people visit these heights annually. Individuals ascending rapidly or those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions are particularly vulnerable to altitude-related illnesses, including Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS).

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  • - Hemorrhage is the main cause of preventable death in trauma situations, leading to military and civilian advancements in medical practices, particularly through the use of tourniquets to manage extremity bleeding and save lives.
  • - While tourniquets have significantly decreased deaths from bleeding in military settings, noncompressible hemorrhage still poses a major risk, especially before patients receive definitive medical care.
  • - The study explores using a small, disposable pressure monitor during resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) to enhance blood pressure monitoring, facilitate better resuscitation practices, and reduce the need for blood products in extreme environments.
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Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition that is associated with clinically significant sequelae, including postthrombotic syndrome (PTS). Anticoagulation alone remains the guideline-recommended treatment for many patients with iliofemoral DVT. Recent technological advances have led to an increase in the use of mechanical thrombectomy for DVT, but mechanical thrombectomy-based procedures have not yet been compared with standard-of-care anticoagulation therapy in randomized studies.

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Unilateral pulmonary edema in a dog with a large, left-to-right shunting patent ductus arteriosus.

J Vet Cardiol

December 2024

Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36832, USA. Electronic address:

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  • * Echocardiography confirmed a large PDA, leading to significant overload in the left side of the heart, while X-rays showed serious lung issues in one side, without signs in the other.
  • * The dog was diagnosed with unilateral pulmonary edema due to the PDA, which was treated successfully through medication and a procedure to close the duct with a specialized device, marking a unique case in veterinary reports.
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