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Unveiling the Shadows: A Rare Encounter With Cardiac Tamponade Following Influenza B in a Young Female.
Cureus
June 2024
Internal Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, BRB.
Article Synopsis
- Influenza B can cause serious cardiac issues, despite being mainly known for respiratory symptoms, with complications like pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.
- A case study describes a 33-year-old woman with obesity who, after initial flu-like symptoms and a diagnosis of influenza B, returned to the hospital with severe complications requiring emergency treatment.
- The case emphasizes the need for early detection and intervention of influenza-related cardiac issues and supports using ultrasound and echocardiography to improve patient outcomes.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in the Setting of Marijuana: A Case Report.
Cureus
April 2024
Internal Medicine, United Health Services (UHS) Wilson Medical Center, Johnson, USA.
This case report presents a detailed examination of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in a 61-year-old Middle Eastern male with a history of marijuana use and essential hypertension. The patient's emergency presentation with loss of consciousness and subsequent diagnostics - including elevated troponins and distinctive electrocardiogram changes - led to the identification of extensive SCAD affecting multiple coronary arteries. The association between marijuana use and cardiovascular pathology is focal in this study, particularly considering the patient's positive test for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and significant smoking history.
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