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1. Should Bangladeshi Race Be Considered as an Independent Risk Factor for Multi Vessel Coronary Artery Disease?

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Vasudev R, Shah P, Patel J, Naranjo M, Hosein K, Rampal U, Patel H, Bu J, Roy J, Guragai N, Bhandari P, Virk H, Shamoon F, and Bikkina M

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coronary artery disease, bangladeshi, race, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701
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Rahul Vasudev,1 Priyank Shah,2 Jaimy Patel,3 Maria Naranjo,1 Kevin Hosein,1 Upamanyu Rampal,1 Hiten Patel,4 Jingnan Bu,1 Justin Roy,1 Nirmal Guragai,1 Pragya Bhandari,5 Hartaj Virk,1 Fayez Shamoon,1 Mahesh Bikkina1 1Department of Cardiology, St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA; 2Department of Cardiology, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, St Michel Medical Center, Newark, NJ, USA; 4Department of Cardiology, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Campbell University, Fayetteville, NC, USA; 5Department of Internal Medicine, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, NepalCorrespondence: Pragya BhandariDepartment of Internal Medicine, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, NepalEmail pragya.bhandari2013@gmail.comIntroduction: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) continues to be on the rise not only in the Western developed world but also affecting the South Asian race, particularly Bangladeshis. The objectives of this study were as follows: To determine whether or not risk factors of Bangladeshis differ from non-Bangladeshis, whether there is any difference in the extent of CAD for both groups, and if there are risk factors that can significantly affect the extent of CADMethods: All patients with a diagnosis of CAD admitted to our 800-bed tertiary care hospital between January 2001 and December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. We reviewed the age, sex, body-mass index (BMI), cardiac risk factors such as family history of CAD, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes and smoking. We also reviewed coronary angiographic findings of these consecutive 150 Bangladeshis and a randomly selected group of 193 non-Bangladeshis.Results: A total of 343 medical records were evaluated, this included two groups: 193 non-Bangladeshis and 150 Bangladeshi subjects. The Bangladeshi group was older than the non-Bangladeshi group (63.49 vs 59.22, p-value=0.001), and included a larger proportion of males than the non-Bangladeshi group (28.7% vs 15.68%, p-value=0.0116). Bangladeshi subjects are more likely to be smokers than non-Bangladeshi (11.75% vs 6.67%, χ 2=12.7, p-value=0.0004). Non-obstructive, 1-vessel, 2-vessel and 3-vessel accounts for 13.33%, 36.67%, 22%, and 28% for Bangladeshis, and 16.39%, 20.77% 34.43% and 28.42% for non-Bangladeshis, respectively. The difference of extent of CAD is significant between two groups (χ 2 =12.397, p-value=0.0061). The findings suggest that Bangladeshi ethnicity has almost 2 times the likelihood of having 1-vessel CAD at coronary angiography (OR=2.361, 95% CI 1.452– 3.839, p=0.0005).Conclusion: This study is a pivotal starting point for further evaluating the link between Bangladeshis and CAD. In our study we found that being Bangladeshi increases the risk of having CAD and may be an independent risk factor for multi-vessel CAD.Keywords: coronary artery disease, Bangladeshi, race

Published
2020

3. Mortality following cardiovascular and bleeding events occurring beyond 1 year after coronary stenting: A secondary analysis of the Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) Study.

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Hopkins J., McGarry T., Nygaard T., Pow T., Larkin T., Caulfield T., Stys T., Lee T., Mansouri V., Srinivas V., Gupta V., Marquardt W., Ballard W., Bachinsky W., Colyer W., Dillon W., Felten W., French W., Kuehl W., Nicholas W., Nicholson W., Phillips W., Khatib Y., Al-Saghir Y., Hawa Z., Masud Z., Jafar Z., Muller D., Meredith I., Rankin J., Worthley M., Jepson N., Thompson P., Hendriks R., Whitbourn R., Duffy S., Stasek J., Novobilsky K., Naplava R., Coufal Z., Vaquette B., Bressollette E., Teiger E., Coste P., Rihani R., Darius H., Bergmann M.W., Radke P., Sebastian P., Strasser R., Hoffmann S., Behrens S., Moebius-Winkler S., Rutsch W., Lupkovics G., Horvath I., Kancz S., Forster T., Koszegi Z., Devlin G., Hart H., Elliott J., Ormiston J., Abernathy M., Fisher N., Kay P., Harding S., Jaffe W., Hoffmann A., Sosnowski C., Trebacz J., Buszman P., Dobrzycki S., Kornacewicz-Jach Z., Iancu A.C., Ginghina C.D., Matei C., Dobreanu D., Bolohan F.R., Dorobantu M., Jacques A., Jain A., Bakhai A., Gershlick A., Adamson D., Newby D., Felmeden D., Purcell I., Edmond J., Irving J., De Belder M., Pitt M., Kelly P., O'Kane P., Clifford P., Suresh V., Secemsky E.A., Yeh R.W., Kereiakes D.J., Cutlip D.E., Cohen D.J., Steg P.G., Cannon C.P., Apruzzese P.K., D'Agostino R.B., Massaro J.M., Mauri L., Kaplan A., Ahmed A., Ahmed A.-H., Albirini A., Moreyra A., Rabinowitz A., Shroff A., Moak A., Jacobs A., Kabour A., Gupta A., Irimpen A., Rosenthal A., Taussig A., Ferraro A., Chhabra A., Pucillo A., Spaedy A., White A., Pratsos A., Shakir A., Ghitis A., Agarwal A., Chawla A., Tang A., Barker B., Bertolet B., Uretsky B., Erickson B., Rama B., McLaurin B., Dearing B., Negus B., Price B., Brott B., Bhambi B., Bowers B., Watt B., Donohue B., Hassel C.D., Croft C., Lambert C., O'Shaughnessy C., Shoultz C., Kim C., Caputo C., Nielson C., Scott C., Wolfe C., McKenzie C., Brachfeld C., Thieling C., Fisher D., Simon D., Churchill D., Dobies D., Eich D., Goldberg D., Griffin D., Henderson D., Kandzari D., Lee D., Lewis D., Mego D., Paniagua D., Rizik D., Roberts D., Safley D., Abbott D., Shaw D., Temizer D., Canaday D., Myears D., Westerhausen D., Ebersole D., Netz D., Baldwin D., Letts D., Harlamert E., Kosinski E., Portnay E., Mahmud E., Korban E., Hockstad E., Rivera E., Shawl F., Shamoon F., Kiernan F., Aycock G.R., Schaer G., Kunz G., Kichura G., Myers G., Pilcher G., Tadros G., Kaddissi G.I., Ramadurai G., Eaton G., Elsner G., Mishkel G., Simonian G., Piegari G., Chen H., Liberman H., Aronow H., Tamboli H.P., Dotani I., Marin J., Fleischhauer J.F., Leggett J., Mills J., Phillips J., Revenaugh J., Mann J.T., Wilson J., Pattanayak J., Aji J., Strain J., Patel J., Carr J., Moses J., Chen J.-C., Williams J., Greenberg J., Cohn J., Douglas J., Gordon J., Griffin J., Hawkins J., Katopodis J., Lopez J., Marshall J., Wang J., Waltman J., Saucedo J., Galichia J., McClure M., Kozina J., Stella J., Tuma J., Kieval J., Giri K., Ramanathan K., Allen K., Atassi K., Baran K., Khaw K., Clayton K., Croce K., Skelding K., Patel K., Garratt K., Harjai K., Chandrasekhar K., Kalapatapu K., Lin L., Dean L., Barr L., MacDonald L., Cannon L., Satler L., Gruberg L., Tami L., Bikkina M., Shah M., Atieh M., Chauhan M., Litt M., Unterman M., Lechin M., Zughaib M., Fisch M., Grabarczyk M., Greenberg M., Lurie M., Rothenberg M., Stewart M., Purvis M., Hook M., Leesar M., Buchbinder M., Weiss M., Guerrero M., Abu-Fadel M., Ball M., Chang M., Cunningham M., Del Core M., Jones M., Kelberman M., Lim M., Ragosta M., Rinaldi M., Rosenberg M., Savage M., Tamberella M., Kellett M., Vidovich M., Effat M., Mirza M.A., Khan M., Dib N., Laufer N., Kleiman N., Farhat N., Amjadi N., Schechtmann N., Bladuell N., Quintana O., Gigliotti O., Best P., Flaherty P., Hall P., Gordon P., Gurbel P., Ho P., Luetmer P., Mahoney P., Mullen P., Teirstein P., Tolerico P., Ramanathan P., Kerwin P., Lee P.V., Kraft P., Wyman R.M., Gonzalez R., Kamineni R., Dave R., Sharma R., Prashad R., Aycock R., Quesada R., Goodroe R., Magorien R., Randolph R., Bach R., Kettelkamp R., Paulus R., Waters R., Zelman R., Ganim R., Bashir R., Applegate R., Feldman R., Frankel R., Hibbard R., Jobe R., Jumper R., Maholic R., Siegel R., Smith R., Stoler R., Watson R., Wheatley R., Gammon R., Hill R., Sundrani R., Caputo R., Jenkins R., Stella R., Germanwala S., Hadeed S., Ledford S., Dube S., Gupta S., Davis S., Martin S., Waxman S., Dixon S., Naidu S., Potluri S., Cook S., Crowley S., Kirkland S., McIntyre S., Thew S., Lin S., Marshalko S., Guidera S., Hearne S., Karas S., Manoukian S., Rowe S., Yakubov S., Pollock S., Banerjee S., Allaqaband S., Choi S., Mulukutla S., Papadakos S., Bajwa T., Addo T., Schreiber T., Haldis T., Mathew T., Hopkins J., McGarry T., Nygaard T., Pow T., Larkin T., Caulfield T., Stys T., Lee T., Mansouri V., Srinivas V., Gupta V., Marquardt W., Ballard W., Bachinsky W., Colyer W., Dillon W., Felten W., French W., Kuehl W., Nicholas W., Nicholson W., Phillips W., Khatib Y., Al-Saghir Y., Hawa Z., Masud Z., Jafar Z., Muller D., Meredith I., Rankin J., Worthley M., Jepson N., Thompson P., Hendriks R., Whitbourn R., Duffy S., Stasek J., Novobilsky K., Naplava R., Coufal Z., Vaquette B., Bressollette E., Teiger E., Coste P., Rihani R., Darius H., Bergmann M.W., Radke P., Sebastian P., Strasser R., Hoffmann S., Behrens S., Moebius-Winkler S., Rutsch W., Lupkovics G., Horvath I., Kancz S., Forster T., Koszegi Z., Devlin G., Hart H., Elliott J., Ormiston J., Abernathy M., Fisher N., Kay P., Harding S., Jaffe W., Hoffmann A., Sosnowski C., Trebacz J., Buszman P., Dobrzycki S., Kornacewicz-Jach Z., Iancu A.C., Ginghina C.D., Matei C., Dobreanu D., Bolohan F.R., Dorobantu M., Jacques A., Jain A., Bakhai A., Gershlick A., Adamson D., Newby D., Felmeden D., Purcell I., Edmond J., Irving J., De Belder M., Pitt M., Kelly P., O'Kane P., Clifford P., Suresh V., Secemsky E.A., Yeh R.W., Kereiakes D.J., Cutlip D.E., Cohen D.J., Steg P.G., Cannon C.P., Apruzzese P.K., D'Agostino R.B., Massaro J.M., Mauri L., Kaplan A., Ahmed A., Ahmed A.-H., Albirini A., Moreyra A., Rabinowitz A., Shroff A., Moak A., Jacobs A., Kabour A., Gupta A., Irimpen A., Rosenthal A., Taussig A., Ferraro A., Chhabra A., Pucillo A., Spaedy A., White A., Pratsos A., Shakir A., Ghitis A., Agarwal A., Chawla A., Tang A., Barker B., Bertolet B., Uretsky B., Erickson B., Rama B., McLaurin B., Dearing B., Negus B., Price B., Brott B., Bhambi B., Bowers B., Watt B., Donohue B., Hassel C.D., Croft C., Lambert C., O'Shaughnessy C., Shoultz C., Kim C., Caputo C., Nielson C., Scott C., Wolfe C., McKenzie C., Brachfeld C., Thieling C., Fisher D., Simon D., Churchill D., Dobies D., Eich D., Goldberg D., Griffin D., Henderson D., Kandzari D., Lee D., Lewis D., Mego D., Paniagua D., Rizik D., Roberts D., Safley D., Abbott D., Shaw D., Temizer D., Canaday D., Myears D., Westerhausen D., Ebersole D., Netz D., Baldwin D., Letts D., Harlamert E., Kosinski E., Portnay E., Mahmud E., Korban E., Hockstad E., Rivera E., Shawl F., Shamoon F., Kiernan F., Aycock G.R., Schaer G., Kunz G., Kichura G., Myers G., Pilcher G., Tadros G., Kaddissi G.I., Ramadurai G., Eaton G., Elsner G., Mishkel G., Simonian G., Piegari G., Chen H., Liberman H., Aronow H., Tamboli H.P., Dotani I., Marin J., Fleischhauer J.F., Leggett J., Mills J., Phillips J., Revenaugh J., Mann J.T., Wilson J., Pattanayak J., Aji J., Strain J., Patel J., Carr J., Moses J., Chen J.-C., Williams J., Greenberg J., Cohn J., Douglas J., Gordon J., Griffin J., Hawkins J., Katopodis J., Lopez J., Marshall J., Wang J., Waltman J., Saucedo J., Galichia J., McClure M., Kozina J., Stella J., Tuma J., Kieval J., Giri K., Ramanathan K., Allen K., Atassi K., Baran K., Khaw K., Clayton K., Croce K., Skelding K., Patel K., Garratt K., Harjai K., Chandrasekhar K., Kalapatapu K., Lin L., Dean L., Barr L., MacDonald L., Cannon L., Satler L., Gruberg L., Tami L., Bikkina M., Shah M., Atieh M., Chauhan M., Litt M., Unterman M., Lechin M., Zughaib M., Fisch M., Grabarczyk M., Greenberg M., Lurie M., Rothenberg M., Stewart M., Purvis M., Hook M., Leesar M., Buchbinder M., Weiss M., Guerrero M., Abu-Fadel M., Ball M., Chang M., Cunningham M., Del Core M., Jones M., Kelberman M., Lim M., Ragosta M., Rinaldi M., Rosenberg M., Savage M., Tamberella M., Kellett M., Vidovich M., Effat M., Mirza M.A., Khan M., Dib N., Laufer N., Kleiman N., Farhat N., Amjadi N., Schechtmann N., Bladuell N., Quintana O., Gigliotti O., Best P., Flaherty P., Hall P., Gordon P., Gurbel P., Ho P., Luetmer P., Mahoney P., Mullen P., Teirstein P., Tolerico P., Ramanathan P., Kerwin P., Lee P.V., Kraft P., Wyman R.M., Gonzalez R., Kamineni R., Dave R., Sharma R., Prashad R., Aycock R., Quesada R., Goodroe R., Magorien R., Randolph R., Bach R., Kettelkamp R., Paulus R., Waters R., Zelman R., Ganim R., Bashir R., Applegate R., Feldman R., Frankel R., Hibbard R., Jobe R., Jumper R., Maholic R., Siegel R., Smith R., Stoler R., Watson R., Wheatley R., Gammon R., Hill R., Sundrani R., Caputo R., Jenkins R., Stella R., Germanwala S., Hadeed S., Ledford S., Dube S., Gupta S., Davis S., Martin S., Waxman S., Dixon S., Naidu S., Potluri S., Cook S., Crowley S., Kirkland S., McIntyre S., Thew S., Lin S., Marshalko S., Guidera S., Hearne S., Karas S., Manoukian S., Rowe S., Yakubov S., Pollock S., Banerjee S., Allaqaband S., Choi S., Mulukutla S., Papadakos S., Bajwa T., Addo T., Schreiber T., Haldis T., and Mathew T.

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Importance: Early cardiovascular and bleeding events after coronary stenting are associated with high risk of morbidity and mortality. Objective(s): To assess the prognosis of cardiovascular and bleeding events occurring beyond 1 year after coronary stenting. Design, Setting, and Participant(s): This secondary analysis is derived from data from the Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) Study, a multi center trial involving 220 US and in ternational clinical sites from 11 countries. The study dateswere August 2009 to May 2014. Individuals who underwent coronary stenting and completed 12 months of thienopyridine plus aspirin therapy without ischemic or bleeding events remained on an aspirin regimen and were randomized to continued thienopyridine therapy vs placebo for 18 additional months. Individuals were then followed up for 3 additional months while receiving aspirin therapy alone. The analysis began in August 2015. Exposures: Ischemic events (myocardial infarction not related to stent thrombosis, stent thrombosis, and ischemic stroke) and bleeding events (Global Utilization of Streptokinase and Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Occluded Arteries [GUSTO] classification moderate or severe bleeding). Main Outcomes and Measures: Ischemic events (myocardial infarction not related to stent thrombosis, stent thrombosis, and ischemic stroke) and bleeding events (GUSTO classification moderate or severe bleeding). Death at 21 months after randomization (33 months after coronary stenting). Result(s): Intotal, 25 682 individuals older than 18 years with an indication for coronarystentingwere enrolled, and 11 648(meanage,61.3 years; 25.1%female)were randomized. After randomization, 478 individuals (4.1%) had 502 ischemic events (306 with myocardial infarction, 113 with stent thrombosis, and 83 with ischemic stroke), and 232 individuals (2.0%) had 235 bleeding events (155 with moderate and 80 with severe bleeding). Among individuals with ischemic events, 52(10.9%) died. The annualize

Published
2017

4. SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION

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Nanjundappa, Aravinda, Hamden, A, and Shamoon, F

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Coronary arteries, Dissection, Health
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Purpose: To report an illustrative case of Coronary artery dissection. Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare but important cause of acute coronary artery syndrome and sudden cardiac death. [...]

Published
1999

8. Importance of Performing Transesophageal Echocardiography in Acute Stroke Patients older than Fifty.

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Gupta N, Lau C, Al-Dehneh A, Daoko J, Vazir A, Parikh R, Agarwal A, Newton W, Dhillon W, Gupta I, Pandya D, DeBari VA, Hamdan A, Shamoon F, and Bikkina M

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Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in determining the presence of cardiac manifestations that required anticoagulation in patients presenting with acute stroke. Methods: Of 626 consecutive stroke patients who underwent TEE, 188 patients with no obvious etiology for stroke were subcategorized according to age. TEE results were analyzed for cardiac findings suggestive of a cause for embolic stroke, including complex atheromas in the arch/ascending aorta, patent foramen ovale (PFO), atrial septal aneurysm (ASA), and intracavitary thrombi. Data were analyzed using Fisher's exact test. Results: Of 188 patients, 66% (125/188) were older than 50 years and 34% (63/188) were younger than 50 years. The incidence of complex atheroma was 12.8% (16/125) in patients older than 50 years as compared to 0% (0/63) in patients who were younger than 50 years (P = 0.002). In patients older than 50 years, findings that indicated a need for anticoagulation based on TEE results were found in 22.4% (28/125) (atheroma = 16, PFO = 12, ASA = 5, thrombus = 3, PFO + ASA = 1) compared to 14.3% (9/63) (atheroma = 0, PFO = 5, ASA = 2, thrombus = 2, PFO + ASA = 1) in patients younger than 50 years. Conclusions: TEE plays an important role in suspected embolic stroke patients of all age groups. Due to the higher incidence of complex atheromas in patients older than 50 years of age, TEE might be of added importance in identifying the candidates who may benefit from anticoagulation. (Echocardiography 2010;27:1086-1092) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010
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10. Takotsubo Syndrome in African American vs. Non-African American Women

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QaQa, Ashraf, Daoko, Joseph, Jallad, Nesreen, Aburomeh, Omar, Goldfarb, Irvin, and Shamoon, Fayez

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ACS, CARDIOMYOPATHY, HEART FAILURE, TAKOTSUBO SYNDROME, Medicine, Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid, RC86-88.9
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Objectives: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a reversible cause of heart failure rarely described in African-American patients. This study aimed to compare and contrast the clinical characteristics of TTS in African-American (AA) and non-African-American (NAA) patients.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of eight patients (four AA and four NAA) diagnosed with TTS, between June 2006 and August 2008, in four different teaching hospitals: St Michael’s Medical Center, St Joseph’s Medical Center, Trinitas hospital and St Louis’ University Hospital. We compared the patients with regard to presenting symptoms, precipitating stressors, electrocardiographic findings, troponin levels, ejection fraction and in-hospital course.Results: All patients were females (mean age 64 for AA and 67 for NAA). All patients experienced chest pain and had elevated troponin levels. Two AA and three NAA patients had associated shortness of breath and one NAA had syncope. All AA and three NAA had T-wave inversions. Three NAA and one AA had ST segment elevation. Three patients in both groups developed prolongation of the QT interval. Coronary angiograms did not reveal any significant obstructive coronary artery disease. Three patients, all NAA, needed hemodynamic support during their hospital stay but none died.Conclusion: AA and NAA women with TTS have similar presenting symptoms but may differ in the electrocardiographic findings and in-hospital course of the disease. [West J Emerg Med. 2011;12(2):218-223.]

Published
2011

12. Comparison of platelet activation in unstable and stable angina pectoris and correlation with coronary angiographic findings.

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Chakhtoura, Elie Y., Shamoon, Fayez E., Chakhtoura, E Y, Shamoon, F E, Haft, J I, Obiedzinski, G R, Cohen, A J, and Watson, R M

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*BLOOD platelet activation, *ANGINA pectoris
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We sought to investigate the relation between platelet activation and the angiographic evidence of ruptured plaque in patients presenting with unstable and stable angina pectoris. We prospectively enrolled 25 consecutive patients (5 women and 20 men, mean age 62 +/- 3 years), 17 with unstable angina and 8 with stable angina. Systemic venous blood samples were collected within 4 to 6 hours of admission for flow cytometry analysis. Activation-dependent epitope CD63 and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa on the platelet membrane were assayed. Fibrinogen levels were also measured. All patients with unstable angina underwent cardiac catheterization and had angiographic evidence of ruptured plaque. Of the patients with stable angina, 5 underwent coronary angiography with smooth noncomplex lesions and 3 had negative technetium-99m sestamibi stress tests. Patients with unstable angina were characterized by 39% higher levels of fibrinogen than patients with stable angina (423 +/- 304 vs 304 +/- 51 mg/dl, p = 0.004). The percentage of platelets positive for the activation-dependent epitope CD63 was 5 times higher in patients with unstable than stable angina (14.6 +/- 5.6% vs 2.75 +/- 1.6%, p = 0.0026). They also had a 15% higher expression of their glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (517 +/- 79 vs 449 +/- 50 mean fluorescence intensity, p = 0.038). Thus, this study establishes a direct relation between the morphology of ruptured plaque and platelet activation in patients with unstable angina. This may allow for further risk stratification. Patients with unstable complex lesions had a fivefold higher expression of the platelet activation epitope CD63 than patients with stable angina. Furthermore, they had 15% more glycoprotein IIb/IIIa aggregation sites expressed on their platelet membrane, thus indicating an intense thrombogenic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2000
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13. A case image of epicardial implants in a young male with mixed germ cell tumor.

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Ozgur SS, Elkattawy S, Shamoon Y, Ahmad A, Perez M, Abboud R, and Shamoon F

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Epicardial metastasis from mixed germ cell tumors is exceedingly rare and poses a significant risk for cardiac morbidity. This case highlights the crucial need for comprehensive systemic evaluation in patients with known malignancies presenting with cardiac symptoms., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflict of interest., (© 2024 The Author(s). Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

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2024
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14. The Great Mimicker: A Unique Case of Diffuse Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Simulating Acute Myocardial Infarction.

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Gerges M, Bathobakae L, Mahmoud A, Saad R, Elkattawy S, Shamoon F, and Ismail M

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Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a rare yet consequential medical emergency that may mimic an acute myocardial infarction (MI). SAH causes enhanced sympathetic activity, culminating in the development of neurogenic stunned myocardium (NSM), which presents as ST-segment deviations, prolonged QT intervals, T-wave inversions or Q-waves. Reperfusion therapy is contraindicated for SAH because of an increased risk of bleeding and death. Therefore, a prompt diagnosis is crucial. Here, we report a unique case of massive SAH presenting as diffuse ST-segment deviation simulating an acute MI. Our patient was brought to the emergency department after a cardiac arrest and died on day 2 of admission., Learning Points: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) can present with EKG changes and significant rise in troponin, mimicking acute coronary syndrome.SAH should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with neurological symptoms, ST-segment deviations or prolonged QT intervals.Misdiagnosis of SAH as acute coronary syndrome can lead to inappropriate use of anticoagulants or delays in necessary neurological interventions., Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interests: The Authors declare that there are no competing interests., (© EFIM 2024.)

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2024
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15. A Case of Incidental Left Ventricular Aneurysm.

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Ozgur SS, Shamoon Y, Abboud R, Prakash A, and Shamoon F

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Post MI left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) may be incidental, yet it presents potential risks such as heart failure, arrhythmias, thromboembolism. Monitoring and vigilant follow-up are essential to promptly identify LVA in patients with risk factors., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: The authors report no conflict of interest. Ethical review is not necessary, because this is a case report. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors., (© 2024 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2024
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16. Marijuana Induced Pericarditis: An Emerging Crisis.

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Masood A, Ashkar H, Reyes D, Gurumurthy V, Chauhan D, Hasan W, Shamoon R, and Shamoon F

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Background: The use of marijuana, derived from the Cannabis plant, has a lengthy history dating back thousands of years. With the recent legalization of marijuana in many US states, concerns about its health effects have grown. Despite traditional beliefs in its cardioprotective properties, there is a rising incidence of marijuana-induced pericarditis. This article presents a case that highlights the potential connection between marijuana use and cardiac complications. We herein present a case of a 30-year-old male with habitual marijuana use coming in with pericarditis., Case: A 30-year-old male, a habitual marijuana user, presented to the emergency department with recurrent chest pain and shortness of breath. Notably, similar episodes were resolved when he abstained from marijuana. Diagnostic findings upon admission included elevated inflammatory markers, EKG showing diffuse ST segment elevations and PR depressions, echocardiographic evidence of pericardial effusion and EKG consistent with pericarditis. After excluding other causes, marijuana was identified as the likely trigger for his cardiac symptoms., Decision Making: NSAIDS and colchicine were started at therapeutic doses for the patient. Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery were consulted. No drainage was planned as patient was clinically stable and improved with medical management alone., Conclusion: The emerging link between marijuana use and pericarditis presents a unique clinical challenge. Comprehensive population-based studies are needed to understand the cardiovascular implications of marijuana use and to develop appropriate management guidelines. Clinicians should approach marijuana use cautiously, considering potential cardiovascular risks, and remain vigilant for pericarditis as a potential consequence of marijuana use during patient evaluations., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. All co-authors have seen and agree with the contents of the manuscript and there is no financial interest to report. We certify that the submission is original work and is not under review at any other publication., (© 2024 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2024
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17. Echocardiographic Features of an Evolving Periaortic Valvular Abscess in a Patient with Staphylococcus Epidermidis Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.

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Elkattawy S, Romero J, Romero AL, Bilali E, Turku D, Abid F, Shamoon R, and Shamoon F

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Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a serious complication following valve replacement surgery, with the development of aortic root abscess being a catastrophic manifestation. We present a case of a 71-year-old female with a bioprosthetic aortic valve who presented with shortness of breath. Echocardiographic findings revealed vegetation on the prosthetic aortic valve with a periaortic, annular abscess. Given the patient's comorbidities and high surgical risk, conservative management with antibiotics was chosen. The patient responded well to antibiotic therapy and was discharged with long-term antibiotic treatment. Prosthetic valve endocarditis, particularly with periaortic abscess formation, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving outcomes., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: There is no conflict of interest., (© 2024 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2024
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18. The Impact of Coronary Artery Disease on Outcomes in Patients With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.

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Elkattawy O, Phansalkar JV, Elkattawy S, Mohamed O, Javed J, Hossain A, Larry K, Patel S, Shah Y, and Shamoon F

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Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients admitted with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) as well as to analyze the independent association of CAD with in-hospital outcomes among PPCM patients. Methods Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2016 to December 2019. We assessed the independent association of CAD with outcomes in patients admitted with PPCM. Predictors of mortality in patients admitted with PPCM were also analyzed. Results There was a total of 4,730 patients with PPCM, 146 of whom had CAD (3.1%). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that CAD in patients with PPCM was independently associated with several outcomes, and, among them, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 58.457, 95% CI: 5.403-632.504, p= 0.001) was positively associated with CAD. CAD was found to be protective against preeclampsia (aOR: 0.351, 95% CI: 0.126-0.979, p = 0.045). Predictors of in-hospital mortality for patients with PPCM include cardiogenic shock (aOR: 12.818, 95% CI: 7.332-22.411, p = 0.001), non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) (OR: 3.429, 95% CI: 1.43-8.22, p = 0.006), chronic kidney disease (OR: 2.851, 95% CI: 1.495-5.435, p = 0.001), and atrial fibrillation (OR: 2.326, 95% CI: 1.145-4.723, p = 0.020). Conclusion In a large cohort of patients admitted with PPCM, we found the prevalence of CAD to be 3.1%. CAD was associated with several adverse outcomes, including STEMI, but protective against preeclampsia., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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19. Pulmonary Embolism in Patients Admitted With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Prevalence and Associated In-Hospital Adverse Events.

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Elkattawy O, Sames A, Kunamneni S, Sutariya R, Ismail M, Mohamed O, Lee TJ, Javed J, Elkattawy S, Hossain A, and Shamoon F

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Introduction  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a poorly understood condition typically characterized by abnormal left ventricular wall motion without causative coronary artery disease and typically presents in post-menopausal women after the experience of a physical or emotional stressor. The pathophysiology of TCM is complex and multifactorial, resulting in complications with varied severity; one of the most concerning complications is thromboembolism, specifically, pulmonary embolism (PE), which is understudied in its relation to TCM. The purpose of this study was to characterize and evaluate the real-world prevalence and outcomes of PE in TCM. Methods  Data were derived from the National Inpatient Sample database from January 2016 to December 2019. The primary outcomes assessed were baseline and hospital admission characteristics and comorbidities for patients with TCM with and without PE. Outcomes for TCM patients with PE and predictors of mortality in TCM were also analyzed. Results  PE developed in 788 of 40,120 patients with TCM (1.96%). After multivariate adjustment, PE was found to be independently associated with intracardiac thrombus (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.067; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.198-3.566; p = 0.009) and right heart catheterization (RHC) (aOR: 1.971; 95% CI: 1.160-3.350; p = 0.012). Mortality in patients with TCM was associated with, among other factors, age in years at admission (aOR: 1.104; 95% CI: 1.010-1.017; p = 0.001), African American race (aOR: 1.191; 95% CI: 1.020-1.391; p = 0.027), Asian or Pacific Islander race (aOR: 1.637; 95% CI: 1.283-2.090; p = 0.001), coagulopathy (aOR: 3.393; 95% CI: 2.889-2.986; p = 0.001), liver disease (aOR: 1.446; 95% CI: 1.147-1.824; p = 0.002), atrial fibrillation (aOR: 1.460; 95% CI: 1.320-1.615; p = 0.001), and pulmonary embolism (aOR: 2.217; 95% CI: 1.781-2.760; p = 0.001). Conclusion  In a large cohort of patients admitted with TCM, we found the prevalence of PE to be 1.96%. PE, along with comorbidities such as coagulopathy and atrial fibrillation, was found to be a significant predictor of mortality in this patient cohort., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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20. The Impact of Coronary Artery Disease on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Pre-eclampsia.

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Elkattawy O, Shah Y, Alimdjanova S, Ghbrial M, Javed J, Mohamed O, Dayal M, Hossain A, Elkattawy S, and Shamoon F

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Introduction Pre-eclampsia leads to long-lasting cardiovascular effects in women in the postpartum period, but prevalence and in-hospital adverse events of coronary artery disease (CAD) in women with pre-eclampsia are poorly understood. The prevalence, outcomes, and mortality risks identified in this study allow for possible routes of clinical intervention of CAD in women with pre-eclampsia. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and outcomes of CAD in women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia compared to those with pre-eclampsia with no history of CAD. Predictors of mortality in pre-eclampsia were also analyzed. Methods Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2016 to December 2019. We used the multivariate logistic regression to assess the independent association of CAD with outcomes in patients admitted with pre-eclampsia. We also used the multivariate logistic regression to analyze predictors of mortality in patients hospitalized with pre-eclampsia. Results Women with pre-eclampsia admitted between January 2016 and December 2019 were included in our analysis. A total of 256,010 patients were diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. Of these patients, 174 (0.1%) patients had CAD. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that CAD in patients with pre-eclampsia was independently associated with angioplasty (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 62.28; 95% CI 20.459-189.591; p=0.001), permanent pacemaker (aOR 35.129; 95% CI 13.821-89.287; p=0.001), left heart catheterization (aOR 29.416; 95% CI 7.236-119.557; p=0.001), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) (aOR 25.832; 95% CI 7.653-87.189; p=0.001), and congestive heart failure (CHF) (aOR 13.948; 95% CI 7.648-25.438; p=0.001). We also used the multivariate logistic regression model to assess predictors of mortality in patients admitted with pre-eclampsia. These included age at admission (aOR 1.064; 95% CI 1.009-1.121; p=0.021), Asian/Pacific-Islander race (aOR 4.893; 95% CI 1.884-12.711; p=0.001), and comorbidities such as CHF (aOR 19.405; 95% CI 6.408-58.768; p=0.001), eclampsia (aOR 17.253; 95% CI 5.323-55.924; p=0.001), syndrome of HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) (aOR 6.204; 95% CI 2.849-13.510; p=0.001), coagulopathy (aOR 6.524; 95% CI 1.997-21.308; p=0.002), and liver disease (aOR 5.217; 95% CI 1.156-23.554; p=0.032). Conclusion In a large cohort of patients admitted with pre-eclampsia, we found the prevalence of CAD to be 0.1%. CAD was associated with several clinical outcomes, including NSTEMI. Predictors of mortality in patients with pre-eclampsia included demographic variables such as age and Asian race, as well as comorbidities such as CHF and coagulopathy., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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21. Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Prevalence, Predictors, and Associated In-Hospital Adverse Events.

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Elkattawy O, Shacker M, Alabed S, Elias D, Elkattawy S, Mohamed O, Mansour C, Hamlet C, Emara S, and Shamoon F

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Introduction  The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ventricular tachycardia (VT) among patients admitted with takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) as well as to analyze the predictors of VT and the predictors of mortality among patients admitted with TCM. Methods Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from January 2016 to December 2019. Patients with a primary diagnosis of TCM were selected using ICD-10 code I51.81. Subsequently, the study population was divided into patients who developed VT vs. patients who did not develop this complication. We then used multivariate logistic regression to assess the predictors of VT in our patient cohort as well as the predictors of mortality among patients admitted with TCM. Results  Of 40114 patients with TCM, 1923 developed VT (4.8%) during their hospital stay. Predictors of VT include atrial fibrillation (AF) (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.592; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.00-1.424; p=0.001), congestive heart failure (aOR: 1.451; 95% CI: 1.307-1.610; p=0.001), coagulopathy (aOR: 1.436; 95% CI: 1.150-1.793; p=0.001), and patients who self-identify in the race category as Other (aOR: 1.427; 95% CI: 1.086-1.875; p=0.011). Female sex was found to be protective against VT (aOR: 0.587; 95% CI: 0.526-0.656; p=0.001). Predictors of mortality among patients admitted with TCM include, among other factors, age (aOR: 1.014; 95% CI: 1.011-1.018; p=0.001), Asian or Pacific Islander race (aOR: 1.533; 95% CI: 1.197-1.964; p=0.001), Black race (aOR: 1.242; 95% CI: 1.062-1.452; p=0.007), VT (aOR: 1.754; 95% CI: 1.505-2.045; p=0.001), and AF (aOR: 1.441; 95% CI: 1.301-1.597; p=0.001). Some comorbidities that were protective against mortality in TCM include tobacco use disorder (aOR: 0.558; 95% CI: 0.255-0.925; p=0.028) and obstructive sleep apnea (aOR: 0.803; 95% CI: 0.651-0.990; p=0.028). The female sex was found to be protective against mortality (aOR: 0.532; 95% CI: 0.480-0.590; p=0.001).  Conclusion  In a large cohort of women admitted with TCM, we found the prevalence of VT to be 4.8%. Predictors of VT included conditions such as AF and congestive heart failure. The female sex was found to be protective against VT and protective against mortality among patients admitted with TCM., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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22. Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Pre-eclampsia: Prevalence, Predictors, and Associated In-Hospital Adverse Events.

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Elkattawy O, Malke K, Mothy D, Tran A, Elkattawy S, Rab S, Zidat A, Mohamed O, and Shamoon F

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Introduction Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-associated multisystem disorder; in rare cases, it can be complicated by arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia (VT). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of VT among patients admitted with pre-eclampsia as well as to analyze the independent association of VT with in-hospital outcomes in this population. Methods Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2016 to December 2019. Patients with a primary diagnosis of pre-eclampsia were selected using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes. Subsequently, the study population was divided into patients who developed VT versus patients who did not develop this complication. We then assessed the predictors of VT in women with pre-eclampsia as well as the independent association of VT with outcomes taking into account confounders such as age, race, and comorbidities. Results Of 255,946 patients with pre-eclampsia, 92 developed VT (0.04%) during their hospital stay. Multivariate logistic regression showed that patients with VT were far more likely to develop cardiac arrest (adjusted odds ratio, or aOR: 92.582, 95% CI: 30.958-276.871, p=0.001), require permanent pacemaker implantation (aOR: 41.866, 95% CI: 14.800-118.432, p=0.001), develop postpartum hemorrhage (aOR: 2.932, 95% CI: 1.655-5.196, p=0.001), and require left heart catheterization (aOR: 19.508, 95% CI: 3.261-116.708, p=0.001). Predictors of VT included being African American (aOR: 1.939, 95% CI: 1.183-3.177, p=0.009), cerebrovascular disease (aOR: 23.109, 95% CI: 6.953-76.802, p=0.001), congestive heart failure (aOR: 50.340, 95% CI: 28.829-87.901, p=0.001), atrial fibrillation (aOR: 20.148, 95% CI: 6.179-65.690, p=0.001), and obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA (aOR: 3.951, 95% CI: 1.486-10.505, p=0.006). Patients in the VT cohort were found to have an increased length of hospital stay compared to the non-VT cohort (7.16 vs. 4.13 days, p=0.001). Conclusion In a large cohort of women admitted with pre-eclampsia, we found the prevalence of VT to be <1%. Predictors of VT included conditions such as atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and OSA and being African American. VT was found to be independently associated with several adverse outcomes as well as an increased length of hospital stay., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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23. The Impact of Congestive Heart Failure on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Preeclampsia.

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Elkattawy O, Patel S, Montoya J, Sarfaraz K, Alabed S, Gobji O, Elkattawy S, Romero J, and Shamoon F

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of congestive heart failure (CHF) among patients admitted with preeclampsia as well as to analyze the independent association of CHF with in-hospital outcomes among women with preeclampsia., Methods: Data were obtained from the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS) from January 2016 to December 2019. We assessed the independent association of CHF with outcomes in patients admitted with preeclampsia. Predictors of mortality in patients admitted with preeclampsia were also analyzed., Results: Women with preeclampsia in the United States between 2016 and 2019 were included in our analysis. A total of 256,010 cases were isolated, comprising 1150 patients with preeclampsia and CHF (0.45%). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that CHF in patients with preeclampsia was independently associated with several outcomes, among them cardiac arrest (adjusted OR (aOR) 4.635, p=0.004), ventricular tachycardia (aOR 17.487, p<0.001), pulmonary embolism (aOR 6.987, p<0.001), and eclampsia (aOR 2.503, p=0.011). Conversely, we found CHF to be protective against postpartum hemorrhage (aOR 0.665, p=0.003). Among the predictors of mortality in preeclampsia are age (aOR 1.062, p=0.022), Asian or Pacific Islander race (aOR 4.695, p=0.001), and CHF (aOR 25.457, p<0.001).  Conclusions: In a large cohort of patients admitted with preeclampsia, we found the prevalence of CHF to be 0.45%. CHF was associated with several adverse outcomes as well as increased length of stay., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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24. Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Prevalence, Predictors, and Associated In-Hospital Adverse Events.

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Elkattawy O, Sabra A, Patel S, Elkattawy S, Delorenzo J, Kumar N, Abdeen M, Elsamna H, and Shamoon F

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Introduction  The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ventricular tachycardia (VT) among patients admitted with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) as well as to analyze the independent association of VT with in-hospital outcomes among PPCM patients. Methods Data were obtained from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2016 to December 2019. We assessed predictors of VT in patients admitted with PPCM. We also assessed the independent association of VT with clinical outcomes among patients admitted with PPCM. Results From 2016 to 2019, 4730 patients with PPCM were reported to the national inpatient sample database, 309 of which developed VT (6.5%). Using multivariate analysis, we found predictors of VT to include patient characteristics and factors such as age (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.020, p=0.023), chronic kidney disease (aOR=1.440, p=0.048), coagulopathy (aOR=1.964, p=0.006), and atrial fibrillation (aOR=3.965, p<0.001). Conversely, pre-eclampsia was significantly associated with a decreased risk of VT in PPCM patients (aOR=0.218, p=0.001).  Conclusion  In a large cohort of patients admitted with peripartum cardiomyopathy, we found the prevalence of VT to be 6.5%. Risk factors for VT in this patient population included conditions such as coagulopathy and atrial fibrillation., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Elkattawy et al.)

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25. The Latest Evidence on Bempedoic Acid: Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy in High Cardiovascular Risk Patients With Hypercholesterolemia ⋆ .

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Afzal MA, Khalid N, Abdullah M, Haiy AU, Hassan MA, Sana H, Elkattawy S, Malik AA, Michael P, Vasudev R, and Shamoon F

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Background: Bempedoic Acid (BA) is a novel drug that has a potential to serve as an alternative to statins to decrease lipid levels and improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, particularly for statin-intolerant individuals. However, insufficient statistical power has limited our understanding of the efficacy and safety of BA. This meta-analysis utilizes the latest data to improve our knowledge of BA's effects on lipids and CVD with increased statistical power., Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, Clinicaltrials.gov, abstracts of national and international conferences, and reference lists of studies were searched for relevant studies. Rayyan was used to screen the search results, and Revman 5.3 was used for the meta-analysis and sensitivity analysis., Results: Our final analysis included seven randomized control trials (RCTs) with 17,782 participants, 53.6 % in the BA group (n = 9535) and 46.4 % in the placebo group (n = 8247). BA significantly decreased major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (OR: 0.86; 95 % CI 0.78-0.95; p = 0.03), non-fatal myocardial infarction (OR 0.72; 95 % CI 0.61-0.85; p = 0.0001), and new onset/worsening diabetes (OR:0.55; 95 % CI 0.30-0.98, p = 0.04), while reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels by 22.5 % (MD: -22.53 %; 95 % CI -25.54 to -19.52, p < 0.00001)., Conclusion: The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that BA is a promising and effective alternative to statin therapy, particularly for statin-intolerant and high CVD-risk patients. However, further studies with diverse populations are needed to quantify the long-term efficacy and safety endpoints., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. All co-authors have seen and agree with the contents of the manuscript and there is no financial interest to report. We certify that the submission is original work and is not under review at any other publication., (© 2024 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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26. A Case of Cardiac Tamponade With Biventricular Heart Failure in the Setting of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

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Ozgur SS, Ansari N, Shamoon Y, Elkattway S, Abboud R, and Shamoon F

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Humans, Male, Adult, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Echocardiography, Immunosuppressive Agents therapeutic use, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic complications, Heart Failure etiology, Heart Failure complications
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease targeting multiple organs through immune complexes. Pericarditis and pericardial effusions are often encountered; however, cases of biventricular failure are notably less common in the setting of SLE. We report a 43-year-old male patient presenting with cardiac tamponade with biventricular failure in SLE. Our patient with known SLE, not on medication, presented with exertional dyspnea. He had decreased heart sounds, jugular venous distention, and right-sided inspiratory crackles on physical examination. On further investigation, he was found to have a reduced ejection fraction (EF) of 10% to 15% and moderate pericardial effusion. He was treated with immunosuppressive therapy and goal directed medical theraphy (GDMT), with improvement in his EF to 58% 3 months later. This case demonstrates the importance of early recognition of SLE-induced tamponade and the vitality of prompt medical therapy to reduce any further cardiac deterioration., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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27. A Unique Presentation of Bacterial Group G Streptococcus Myopericarditis.

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Ozgur SS, Ansari N, Alcantara A, Vidreiro AP, Rahman R, Shamoon Y, Elkattawy S, Abboud R, Doshi R, and Shamoon F

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Humans, Male, Young Adult, Pharyngitis microbiology, Pharyngitis drug therapy, Ampicillin therapeutic use, Streptococcus isolation & purification, Colchicine therapeutic use, Chest Pain etiology, Ibuprofen therapeutic use, Sulbactam therapeutic use, Pericarditis microbiology, Pericarditis drug therapy, Pericarditis diagnosis, Streptococcal Infections drug therapy, Streptococcal Infections diagnosis, Streptococcal Infections complications, Streptococcal Infections microbiology, Myocarditis microbiology, Myocarditis drug therapy, Myocarditis diagnosis, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
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Perimyocarditis and myopericarditis are inflammatory conditions of the pericardium and myocardium, often of idiopathic or infectious etiology, with viral infections being the most common. Nonrheumatic streptococcal myopericarditis (NSM) is a rare condition that can mimic acute myocardial infarction. This case report presents a 22-year-old male with no prior medical history who developed NSM following a streptococcal pharyngitis infection. The patient presented with pleuritic chest pain, tightness, and decreased exercise tolerance. Laboratory studies revealed elevated troponin levels and positive Streptococcus G antigen. Treatment included ampicillin-sulbactam, colchicine, ibuprofen, and dexamethasone. The patient's symptoms resolved, and he was discharged with amoxicillin-clavulanate, colchicine, and ibuprofen., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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28. A Rare Case of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Constrictive Pericarditis Diagnosed Via Multimodality Imaging.

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Ozgur SS, Tagliaferri A, Aiken A, Desai B, Abboud R, Shamoon Y, Akel T, Singhal M, and Shamoon F

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Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease diagnosis, Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease diagnostic imaging, Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease complications, Diagnosis, Differential, Pericarditis, Constrictive diagnostic imaging, Pericarditis, Constrictive diagnosis, Immunoglobulin G blood, Multimodal Imaging, Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Constrictive pericarditis (CP) presents as a pathophysiological state where the pericardium becomes inelastic due to fibrotic changes, most commonly secondary to a protracted inflammatory process. The disease is characterized by compromised diastolic cardiac function due to loss of pericardial compliance. Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease, an entity marked by the insidious proliferation of IgG4-positive plasma cells and subsequent fibrosis within various organs, is an infrequent but recognized cause of CP. A case of a 55-year-old male patient with clinical manifestations of dyspnea and edema in the lower extremities elucidates the diagnostic complexity inherent to CP. Echocardiography revealed a constellation of signs, including annulus reversus, septal bounce, and a congested inferior vena cava; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated diffuse pericardial thickening with delayed gadolinium enhancement, suggestive of a long-term inflammatory state; and right heart catheterization confirmed the hemodynamic hallmark of CP-equalization of diastolic pressures across the cardiac chambers. The serological analysis elicited elevated serum levels of IgG4 and IgE, pointing to the differential diagnosis of IgG4-related disease. Given the nonspecific clinical presentation of IgG4-related CP, a heightened index of suspicion combined with a systematic approach to imaging and serological evaluation is paramount., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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29. The Great Imitator: A Case of Lyme Carditis Mimicking ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

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Ozgur SS, Afzal MA, Patel D, Ansari N, Aiken A, Shamoon Y, Abboud R, and Shamoon F

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Female, Humans, United States, Adult, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction etiology, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction complications, Myocarditis diagnosis, Myocarditis etiology, Lyme Disease complications, Lyme Disease diagnosis, Borrelia burgdorferi, Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted via Ixodes ticks, is a common vector-borne illness in the United States, with an estimated 476,000 annual cases. While primarily known for its neurological and rheumatological manifestations, Lyme disease can also involve the cardiac system, known as Lyme carditis, which occurs in about 4% to 10% of cases. This case report details a rare instance of Lyme carditis presenting as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in a 31-year-old female with no significant medical history. The patient exhibited symptoms of chest pressure and shortness of breath, with laboratory results showing significantly elevated troponin levels and other indicative markers. Notably, cardiac catheterization revealed no coronary occlusion, suggesting an alternative diagnosis to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Further testing confirmed Lyme carditis through positive serological tests for Lyme-specific IgM antibodies. The case underscores the importance of considering Lyme myopericarditis in differential diagnoses for STEMI in Lyme-endemic areas and in patients without typical risk factors for coronary artery disease. This report aims to increase clinical awareness of this condition, highlighting the need for thorough investigation in atypical cardiac presentations., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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30. A rare case of dual coronary cameral fistulae.

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Ozgur SS, Shamoon Y, Abboud R, Shaqra H, and Shamoon F

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Key Clinical Message: Dual coronary cameral fistulae (CCFs) are rare abnormal connections between coronary arteries and heart chambers. Management of CCFs remains a topic of debate, emphasizing the need for individualized approach based on presentation., Abstract: We present a rare case of dual coronary cameral fistulae originating from the mid-left anterior descending (LAD) and the mid-right coronary artery (RCA) with drainage into the left ventricle, diagnosed incidentally during coronary angiography., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflict of interest. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not‐for‐profit sectors., (© 2023 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

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31. Contained Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture Following a Silent Myocardial Infarction.

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Elkattawy S, Romero J, Romero AL, Elkattawy O, Patel R, Shamoon R, and Shamoon F

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A left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVP) is defined as an outpouching contained by the surrounding pericardium. Clinical presentation is often unspecific with patients presenting with chest pain, dyspnea, symptoms consistent with heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging represents an important tool for differentiating a pseudoaneurysm from a true aneurysm. Furthermore, multiple imagining modalities are available, including transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiogram and contrast ventriculography, which remains the gold standard diagnostic technique. Early recognition and prompt surgical management are of utmost importance in patients with acute and symptomatic LVP. On the other hand, medical management may be considered in patients with chronic and small pseudoaneurysms. Here, we are presenting a 74-year-old lady who presented with chest pain and was found to have a chronic and small LVP which was managed conservatively., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: There is no conflict of interest., (© 2023 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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32. When a Tooth Pulls the Heart Strings: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Post-dental Extraction.

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Afzal MA, Ozgur SS, Shamoon Y, Abboud R, and Shamoon F

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a temporary left ventricular dysfunction caused by a catecholamine surge under severe stress. It's characterized by chest pain, non-specific ECG changes, and left ventricular apical ballooning observed during catheterization. We present a case of a 59-year-old postmenopausal female with a past medical history of asthma who arrived at the ED complaining of chest pain following dental extraction. The patient's abnormal ECG findings and elevated cardiac enzymes required cardiac catheterization, which revealed normal coronary vasculature but demonstrated left ventricular apical ballooning. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed septal left ventricular hypertrophy, decreased ejection fraction (EF), and akinetic segments consistent with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Secondary takotsubo cardiomyopathy induced by stress in the setting of dental procedures like a tooth extraction for a periapical dental abscess is rarely described in the literature. Our case serves as a reminder of the potential for stress-induced cardiomyopathy in postmenopausal women, especially those with undiagnosed underlying anxiety disorders, even following minimally invasive procedures., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, Afzal et al.)

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33. A Classic Pattern of Type 1 Brugada Syndrome on ECG: A Case Report.

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Elkattawy S, Romero J, Romero AL, Elkattawy O, Sodhi S, and Shamoon F

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Brugada syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by a channelopathy of cardiac sodium, potassium, and calcium channel. The pathophysiology of this disorder is not completely elucidated yet, however, most of the reported cases are caused by a pathogenic alteration in the SCN5A gene, leading to the malfunction of cardiac sodium channels. Several stressors are well known to unmask this pathology including fever and electrolytes imbalance. Three ECG patterns are frequently described in the literature, type 1, type 2, and type 3. However, only the type 1 pattern is considered diagnostic of Brugada syndrome in the appropriate clinical context. Therapeutic strategies can range from conservative medical management with antiarrhythmic medications to Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) placement. Prompt recognition is of utmost importance since this pathology can rapidly evolve into life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Here we present a case of a 22-year-old male who presented after a syncopal episode and was found to have Brugada syndrome in the setting of Influenza A infection., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest There is no conflict of interest., (© 2023 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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34. Managing Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in Adults With Cryptogenic Stroke and Lymphoma: A Multidisciplinary Perspective.

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Khalid N, Abdullah M, Ozgur SS, Elkattawy S, and Shamoon F

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​​Cryptogenic strokes are strokes with no clear underlying cause. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is believed to be one of the causes of cryptogenic strokes. To manage such cases, closing the PFO is usually considered an option. We report a case of a middle-aged male with lymphoma who presented with an altered mental status due to a stroke, which, on investigation, was found to be due to an underlying PFO. This report explores the factors that must be considered when making the decision to close the PFO and emphasizes the vital role of a multi-disciplinary team in determining the best course of action for patients with cryptogenic strokes., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, Khalid et al.)

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2023
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35. Unique Case of Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Cumulative Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity.

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Afzal MA, Ozgur SS, Tagliaferri AR, Bathobakae L, and Shamoon F

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Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are the most prescribed medications in clinical practice. These drugs treat many conditions, including migraine headaches, vasospasms, abnormal heart rhythms, and hypertension. This widespread use, however, has also been linked with the increased incidence of CCB toxicity cases. CCB toxicity may be from accidental ingestion or iatrogenic. Patients may show signs of cardiovascular toxicity such as hypotension, bradyarrhythmia, coma, or even death. The treatment includes discontinuing the offending medication, securing the airway, and raising blood pressure. Herein, we report a rare case of a 40-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension and advanced kidney disease who experienced iatrogenic cumulative calcium channel blocker toxicity while switching CCB classes due to a hypertensive emergency with concomitant atrial flutter. Although uncommon in clinical practice, iatrogenic CCB toxicity is possible and equally lethal. Clinicians must be cautious when initiating these drugs, switching between oral and intravenous formulations, or switching from one class to another to avoid overdoses., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, Afzal et al.)

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2023
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36. The potential role of telemedicine in the infectious disease pandemic with an emphasis on COVID-19: A narrative review.

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Shokri F, Bahrainian S, Tajik F, Rezvani E, Shariati A, Nourigheimasi S, Shahrebabaki ES, Ebrahimi M, Shamoon F, and Heidary M

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Background and Aims: Due of its low cost, rapid speed, data record, and vast communication coverage, information and communication technology might be useful for health-related fields in times of crisis. By providing medical or hygienic services to a patient who lives elsewhere using communication methods like email, fax, cellphones, applications, and wireless gadgets, telemedicine can aid in the better management of diseases. Reviewing the potential role of telemedicine in the pandemic of infectious diseases with a focus on the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic was the main goal of this study., Methods: "Google Scholar," "PubMed," "Science Direct," and "Scopus" databases were searched to collect the papers that identify the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine in the disease pandemic. Searched keywords include: telepharmacy, telemedicine, remote communication, pandemic(s), epidemic, distant care, distant communication, phone consulation, video conference communication and patient education., Results: Information and communication technology are crucial, especially when dealing with pandemics of infectious diseases like COVID-19. Less "in-person" patient visits to hospitals as a result of telemedicine eventually means less labor for the medical staff, less viral exposure for patients, and ultimately less disease spread. By establishing a bidirectional reciprocal relationship between patients and healthcare providers although they are in separate geographical areas, it can improve patient health status., Conclusion: Governments are currently facing a significant budgetary burden because to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since patients are not sent to medical facilities in person, which could be a source of infection, telemedicine reduces disease spread while saving money., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest., (© 2023 The Authors. Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

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2023
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37. Clinical outcomes of MANTA vs suture-based vascular closure devices after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: An updated meta-analysis.

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Doshi R, Vasudev R, Guragai N, Patel KN, Kumar A, Majmundar M, Doshi P, Patel P, Shah K, Santana M, Roman S, Vallabhajosyula S, Virk H, Bikkina M, and Shamoon F

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Humans, Treatment Outcome, Femoral Artery surgery, Sutures, Aortic Valve surgery, Hemostatic Techniques, Vascular Closure Devices, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement methods, Aortic Valve Stenosis surgery
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Objective: A recently published randomized control trial showed different results with suture-based vascular closure device (VCD) than plug-based VCD in patients undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The learning curve for MANTA device is steep, while the learning curve for suture based VCD is shallow as the devices are quite different. In this meta-analysis, we have compared suture-based (ProGlide and Prostar XL) vs plug-based VCDs (MANTA)., Methods: We performed a meta-analysis of all published studies (using PubMed/Medline and Cochrane databases) reporting the clinical outcome of plug-based vs suture-based VCDs in transfemoral TAVR patients., Results: We included nine studies with a total of 2865 patients (plug-based n = 1631, suture-based n = 1234). There was no significant difference in primary outcome of all bleeding when using plug-based as opposed to suture-based VCDs (RR 1.14 [0.62-2.06] I 2  = 72%). There was no significant difference in the incidence of secondary outcomes between two groups including major life threatening bleeding (RR 1.16 [0.38-3.58] I 2  = 65%), major vascular complications (RR 0.84 [0.35-2.00] I 2  = 55%), minor vascular complications (RR 1.05 [0.56-1.95] I 2  = 42%), pseudo aneurysm (RR 1.84 [0.11-29.98] I 2  = 44%), stenosis-dissection (RR 0.98 [0.66-1.47] I 2  = 0%), VCD failure (RR 1.71 [0.96-3.04] I 2  = 0%), and blood transfusion (RR 1.01 [0.38-2.71], I 2  = 61%)., Conclusion: Large bore arteriotomy closure with plug-based VCD was not superior to suture-based VCDs in this transfemoral TAVR population. There was very frequent use of secondary VCDs in suture-based VCD group which is not practical when using MANTA. Additional high-powered studies are required to determine the safety and efficacy of MANTA device., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Cardiological Society of India. Published by Elsevier, a division of RELX India, Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.)

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2023
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38. Management of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in a Patient with Post-partum Cardiomyopathy.

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Bendaram S, Elkattawy S, Masood Noori MA, Fichadiya H, Ayad S, Kaur P, Pullatt R, and Shamoon F

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Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition in which the atrioventricular (AV) node is bypassed by an accessory pathway that connects the atria and ventricle directly. WPW syndrome in patients with a history of peripartum cardiomyopathy (pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy) is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality secondary to failure of the pump and the conduction system of the heart. Management of these cases deals with arrhythmia and systolic heart failure, which becomes more challenging in pregnant patients as it requires treatment methods that minimize risks to the fetus. We report a case of a young female patient with WPW syndrome and postpartum cardiomyopathy presenting with symptomatic arrhythmias (tachycardia)., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors., (© 2022 Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2022
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40. Acute upper limb ischemia in a patient with COVID-19.

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Kaur P, Qaqa F, Ramahi A, Shamoon Y, Singhal M, Shamoon F, Maroules M, and Singh B

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Aged, Endarterectomy, Humans, Ischemia surgery, Male, Thrombosis surgery, Upper Extremity, COVID-19 complications, Ischemia complications, Thrombosis complications
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Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection mainly present with upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms, with complications related to cytokine storm syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome. It has also been described to predispose to venous and arterial thromboembolism; however, limited published data is available regarding thrombosis in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Here we are presenting a case of arterial thrombosis in a patient with COVID-19 and a systematic review on coagulopathy associated with COVID-19., (© 2020 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

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2021
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41. Stemi mimicking post COVID: a case of focal myopericarditis post COVID infection.

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Atif Masood Noori M, Rushdy A, Fichadiya H, Sherif R, Younes I, Lenchur PD, Lenchur PM, and Shamoon F

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Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, several cases of myocarditis related to COVID-19 infection have been reported. These cases range from asymptomatic disease to fulminant heart failure or sudden cardiac death. Cardiac injury has also been found in asymptomatic patients and patients who recovered from the disease. Data regarding cardiovascular involvement due to COVID-19 infection are still limited, and the actual prevalence of myocarditis due to COVID-19 infection is still unknown. We present a case of focal myopericarditis in a patient recently recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia with electrocardiogram showing ST elevation in inferior and lateral leads. This case highlights the need for studying the long-term cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 and reinforces the use of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac biomarkers in the diagnosis of COVID-19-related myocarditis., (© 2021 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2021
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42. Management of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in a patient with peripartum cardiomyopathy.

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Bendaram S, Elkattawy S, Atif Masood Noori M, Fichadiya H, Ayad S, Kaur P, Pullatt R, and Shamoon F

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Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition in which the atrioventricular (AV) node is bypassed by an accessory pathway that connects the atria and ventricle directly along with symptoms of syncope or palpitations. WPW syndrome in patients with a history of peripartum cardiomyopathy (pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy) is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality secondary to failure of the pump and the conduction system of the heart. Management of these cases deals with arrhythmia and systolic heart failure, which becomes more challenging in pregnant patients as it requires treatment methods that minimize risks to the fetus. We report a case of a young female patient with WPW syndrome and peripartum cardiomyopathy presenting with symptomatic arrhythmias (tachycardia)., Competing Interests: No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s)., (© 2021 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2021
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43. Heart broken. An unusual case of biventricular takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by STEMI and Left ventricular thrombi. A case report.

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Masood Noori MA, Saeed H, Rushdy A, Elkattawy S, Jawed Q, Guragai N, and Shamoon F

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a rare occurrence in patients with troponin-positive acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It usually manifests as transient apical ballooning of the left ventricle with concomitant occurrence of right ventricular involvement in only one-third of cases. Biventricular TCM is associated with more hemodynamic instability as compared to left sided alone. Depressed ventricular systolic function and localized ventricular dyskinesis can facilitate clot formation in ventricular cavity. We present a case of 80-year-old man who presented to the ED for evaluation of hypotension. An electrocardiogram suggested acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. He underwent emergent coronary angiography and was found to have mid to apical akinesis and basal hyperkinesis with normal left coronaries and chronic total right coronary artery occlusion with excellent collaterals from left. A transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) revealed left ventricular ejection fraction 25-30% and akinesis of left and right ventricle except in the basal region. TTE with definity showed sessile thrombus. In our patient, sepsis was the most important triggering factor given initial presentation of hypotension with leukocytosis. Broad spectrum antibiotics including vancomycin and Zosyn were started considering a combination of septic and cardiogenic shock. Repeat EKG showed resolution of ST-T segment elevation but our patient remained hemodynamically unstable even with two pressure support and, ultimately, died 72 hours after admission. Herein, we emphasize on the importance right ventricular involvement and its relation to hemodynamic instability. This case highlights the importance of anticipating hemodynamic instability and clot formation in patients with biventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy., Competing Interests: No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors., (© 2021 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center.)

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2021
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44. A broken lead to an open heart: implantable cardioverter defibrillator vegetations with lead fracture.

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Horani G, Hosein K, Kumar R, and Shamoon F

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Implantable cardiac devices are widely used devices that serve several purposes. Complications from devices are not uncommon and include localized or systemic infections, device-related endocarditis, and device malfunction leading to serious outcomes, including death. Another possible complication that has been reported in the literature is thrombus formation on the device leads. We present a rare case of large thrombi forming on the leads of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator leading to lead fracture and device malfunction. After the device alerted for malfunction, the patient underwent a transesophageal echocardiogram which demonstrated masses on the right atrium and ventricle. He subsequently had a right atrial exploration and lead extraction which revealed large thrombi on the leads which histologically were identified as sterile vegetations., (© 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.)

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45. Cardiac Tamponade Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Immune Complex Kidney Disease.

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Farouji I, Damati A, Chan KH, Ramahi A, Chenitz K, Slim J, and Shamoon F

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Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening emergency, characterized by rapid accumulation of pericardial fluid. There are multiple risk factors for cardiac tamponade, nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon one, especially in adults. Herein, we are reporting a 35-year-old African American woman with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis secondary to human immunodeficiency virus-associated immune complex kidney disease (HIVICK), who presented with cardiac tamponade. The patient had pericardiocentesis and was discharged, with outpatient follow-up with cardiology, nephrology, and infectious disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of HIVICK nephrotic syndrome associated with cardiac tamponade., Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest., (Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Global Infectious Diseases.)

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2021
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46. Acute-Hypoxemia-Induced Right-To-Left Shunting in the Presence of Patent Foramen Ovale.

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Noori MAM, Rushdy A, Shah KK, Shamoon F, and Naser M

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Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common congenital abnormality of the heart. It results from incomplete closure of foramen ovale that persists in adulthood. Most individuals with PFO are asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally. The left atrial pressure is generally higher than the right atrial pressure, which prevents blood flow against the gradient; however, any medical condition that increases the pulmonary artery pressure can lead to reversal of blood flow from right to left by elevating right atrial pressure. We present a case of a 59-year-old female who presented with complaints of shortness of breath associated with bilateral lower-extremity edema and was found to have acute decompensated heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with cardioversion was performed. Propofol was given for conscious sedation; however, the procedure was terminated as patient became hypoxemic and was noted to have moderately dilated right ventricle (RV) with hypokinesia and PFO with right-to-left shunting. It also demonstrated mild mitral regurgitation, mild left ventricular hypertrophy, and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 55-60%. In contrast to TEE findings, while the patient was having normal oxygen saturation, transthoracic echocardiogram showed left-to-right shunting instead of right-to-left and no RV hypokinesia was noted. In conclusion, this case draws attention to the relationship between acute hypoxemia and right-to-left shunting in a patient with PFO. This case illustrates and highlights the need for more prospective studies to establish a relationship between acute hypoxemia and right-to-left shunting in the presence of PFO., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2021, Noori et al.)

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47. COVID-19 and arterial thrombosis: Report of 2 cases.

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Singh B, Kaur P, Patel P, Nabati C, Ayad S, Shamoon F, and Maroules M

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The SARS-CoV-2 infection has been predominately associated with lung disease. However, emerging evidence has associated the COVID-19 infection with a hypercoagulable state. This hypercoagulable state can occur despite the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelets. In fact, it may even be the presenting symptom of COVID-19 in some patients. Thromboembolism associated with COVID-19 carries a worse prognosis and should be identified as early as possible. Therefore, we report 2 patients with arterial thrombosis in the form of limb ischemia in the setting of COVID-19., (© 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.)

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2021
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48. Misoprostol-induced Coronary Vasospasm Complicated by Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Arrest.

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Kaur P, Santana M, Singh B, Sah A, Pullatt R, and Shamoon F

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Misoprostol is a synthetic E1 prostaglandin commonly used to induce abortion in the United States and elsewhere. There is limited literature on the cardiovascular adverse effects of misoprostol, and, to the best of our knowledge, very few such events have been reported. We describe the case of 52-year-old woman who was given misoprostol for cervical softening before endometrial ablation and experienced a cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm. She was successfully resuscitated and echocardiography showed features consistent with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Coronary angiography revealed coronary artery spasm which responded to nitroglycerin. Our case adds to the limited literature on this life-threatening adverse event of misoprostol., Learning Points: Misoprostol is frequently used obstetrics and gynaecology and routinely for the medical termination of pregnancy.Misoprostol can result in cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm.Coronary vasospasm induced by misoprostol can be relieved with intra-arterial nitroglycerin., Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interests: The authors declare there are no competing interests., (© EFIM 2021.)

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49. COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine and Myocarditis.

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Singh B, Kaur P, Cedeno L, Brahimi T, Patel P, Virk H, Shamoon F, and Bikkina M

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is believed to have originated in the Hua nan South China Seafood Market in Wuhan and can present with a spectrum of clinical manifestations. We report the case of 24-year-old male patient who developed chest pain after administration of the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and who was diagnosed with myocarditis on work-up., Learning Points: Localized injection site reactions and systemic adverse effects can occur after administration of the various COVID-19 vaccines.Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion regarding myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in the appropriate clinical scenario., Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interests: The authors declare there are no competing interests., (© EFIM 2021.)

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50. Does Baseline Diuretics Use Affect Prognosis in Patients With COVID-19?

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Guragai N, Vasudev R, Hosein K, Habib H, Patel B, Kaur P, Patel B, Santana M, Elkattawy S, Noori MAM, Younes I, Alyacoub R, Singh B, Pullatt R, Randhawa P, and Shamoon F

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The rapid emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become the biggest healthcare crisis of the last century, resulting in thousands of deaths worldwide. There have been studies that evaluated the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in treating patients with COVID-19. However, the prior use of diuretics and their effect on mortality in this setting remains unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of diuretics in patients admitted with COVID-19. The current study was conducted between March 15, 2020, and April 30, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in three different hospitals in Northern New Jersey, USA. The primary outcome was survival or in-hospital mortality from COVID-19 from the day of admission. The secondary outcome was severe or non-severe illness from COVID-19. This retrospective study included a total of 313 patients with a median age of 61.3 ± 14.6 years. There was a total of 68 patients taking diuretics at home and 245 patients who were not taking diuretics. There was a total of 39 (57.35%) deaths in patients taking diuretics as compared to 93 (37.96%) deaths in patients not taking diuretics (p-value 0.0042). Also, 54 (79.41%) patients who took diuretics had severe COVID-19 illness as compared to 116 (47.35%) who did not take diuretics (p-value <.0001). However, after adjusting for the confounding factors, there was no difference in mortality or severity of illness in COVID-19 patients taking diuretics at the time of admission. In conclusion, there was no effect of the baseline use of diuretics in the prognosis of COVID-19., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2021, Guragai et al.)

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2021
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