Posterior cardiac drain for atrial fibrillation after aortic valve replacement.

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurs in 27% to 40% of patients after cardiac surgery. One cause of postoperative atrial fibrillation is pericardial effusion, which can be a significant source of inflammation. In this study, we investigated the effect of a drain placed in a posterior site to the heart to reduce pericardial effusion in the early postoperative period to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Late presentation of polyserositis following single honey bee sting: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: The severity of a bee sting reaction can vary. There are two kinds of responses: local and systemic. The systemic manifestations are rare, especially polyserositis.

Suspected contained rupture of a coronary artery aneurysm followed by a re-rupture: a case report.

Background: Most coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are clinically asymptomatic and are only detected incidentally during cardiac imaging. However, CAAs can cause fatal complications such as cardiac tamponade following a rupture. Reports of contained ruptures of CAAs are limited.

Early Diagnosis of Primary Right Atrial Angiosarcoma From Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiographic Findings of Right Atrial Pseudoaneurysm and Cardiac Rupture.

Primary cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor with a poor clinical outcome. Its nonspecific symptoms often complicate early diagnosis. Here, we present the case of a 39-year-old man who initially presented with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.

Evaluation of HRR (Hemoglobin/Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Ratio) and RAR (Red Blood Cell Distribution Width/Albumin Ratio) in Myocarditis Patients: Associations with Various Clinical Parameters.

Aim: This study investigates the prognostic value of the Hemoglobin/Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Ratio (HRR) and the Red Blood Cell Distribution Width/Albumin Ratio (RAR) in patients with myocarditis. We aimed to evaluate how these novel biomarkers correlate with clinical parameters, disease severity, and outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 301 patients diagnosed with myocarditis between January 2020 and March 2024.

Imaging and Circulating Biomarker-Defined Cardiac Pathology in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review.

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. However, underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood. This systematic review aims to synthesise the evidence on the prevalence of cardiac pathology based on cardiac imaging and circulating biomarkers in patients with PTB.

Radiological Diagnosis and Emergency Management of Aortic Dissection in a Patient With a Fused Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A Case Study.

 This report presents a case of an acute Type A aortic dissection in a young patient with atypical symptoms, highlighting the importance of prompt radiology-aided diagnosis and intervention. A 29-year-old male with no significant medical history presented with right upper quadrant and epigastric pain, along with leg numbness. Extensive imaging revealed an ascending aortic dissection with a 5.

Combined left atrial appendage occlusion and catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation versus isolated left atrial appendage occlusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Data on the effects of combined left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) and catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) remain limited. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing LAAO and CA versus isolated LAAO.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies comparing combined LAAO and CA versus isolated LAAO in patients with atrial fibrillation.

[Predictors of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Chronic Coronary Artery Disease After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: a Prospective, Observational, Single-Centre, Non-Randomized Study].

Aim: To study the factors that influence the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients with chronic ischemic heart disease (IHD) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Material And Methods: This single-center prospective observational non-randomized study included 152 patients with chronic IHD. Mean age of patients was 64.

Comparative Effectiveness of Devices for Interventional Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: Insights from a 23-Year Monocentric Analysis.

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital heart defect affecting up to 25% of the population, associated with an increased risk of cryptogenic stroke. Percutaneous PFO closure is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at reducing stroke risk by eliminating the right-to-left shunt. This monocentric, retrospective study analyzed 716 patients who underwent PFO closure between January 2000 and February 2023.

Successful pericardial repair and coverage for late pacemaker lead-related atrial perforation and pneumothorax: a case report.

Background: Various complications of permanent pacemaker implantation have been reported. However, late pacemaker lead-related myocardial perforation rarely occurs. Conservative treatment is generally selected, if possible, but open heart surgery or catheter lead removal should be considered in symptomatic patients.

Successful surgical treatment for primary cardiac angiosarcoma: a case report.

Background: Primary cardiac angiosarcomas are extremely rare and their prognosis is poor. Surgical resection is the first-line treatment; however, no clear standard of care has been clearly established because of the rarity of these tumors.

Case Presentation: A 61-year-old man who had presented with dyspnea on exertion was referred to our hospital.

Successful surgical repair of aortic root rupture during transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a case report.

Background: Aortic root rupture is a rare but potentially fatal complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Herein, we report a case of aortic root rupture during TAVI that was successfully managed with partial aortic root repair and aortic valve replacement.

Case Presentation: An 83-year-old woman with severe bicuspid aortic stenosis underwent transfemoral TAVI using a 26 mm SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve.

Complications associated with pulsed field ablation vs radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Background: The first commercial systems for pulsed field ablation (PFA) were recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but their safety profile in nationwide practice remains underexplored.

Objectives: This study aimed to describe reported adverse events with PFA systems after their market release and to compare the relative proportion of complications associated with PFA vs radiofrequency (RF) ablation catheters.

Methods: We conducted a search of the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database for adverse event reports involving Food and Drug Administration-approved PFA and RF catheters from January 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.

Radiofrequency balloon ablation: 1-year outcomes of the AURORA study.

Background: A novel irrigated radiofrequency balloon (RFB) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) integrated into a 3D mapping platform was recently launched.

Methods: Patients undergoing a first atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation at two German high-volume EP centers were included into the prospective AURORA registry. All patients underwent clinical follow-up (FU) at 90, 180, and 360 days following ablation including 48-h Holter ECGs.

[Hypotension and Generalized Edema Due to Plasma Leakage: A Case Report].

Generalized edema is commonly encountered in everyday clinical practice, usually due to heart, liver and renal disease. On the other hand, edema related to fluid extravasation associated with hypotension, hemoconcentration and hypalbuminemia is a rare clinical disorder. We present a case of a 61-year-old man with 3 subsequent endothelium permeability alteration episodes with increasing severity related to Sars-Cov-2 infection.

Management of iatrogenic atrial perforation caused by pacemaker electrodes: a case report.

Background: The complications associated with cardiac device implants ranges between 5.3% and 14.3%.

Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies: A Narrative Review.

Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias are common in patients with Infiltrative heart diseases. This review discusses ablative techniques for arrhythmias in amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis, and glycogen storage disorders, primarily focusing on atrial fibrillation (AF). A thorough literature review was conducted on the MEDLINE database to synthesize current knowledge and propose future research directions.

Sex-related differences in early morphological and clinical outcomes in patients with type A intramural haematoma: an observational cohort study.

Objectives: To investigate sex-based differences in presenting characteristics and early outcomes of type A intramural haematoma.

Methods: Patients with type A intramural haematoma in an institutional cohort were consecutively enrolled between December 2013 and July 2022. Presenting characteristics, morphological progression and all-cause death during hospitalization were evaluated according to patient sex.