A5000585463- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Ion channel regulation and function
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Technology and Data Analysis
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
Howard University
2022-2024
Howard University Hospital
2022-2024
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2022-2024
American University of Antigua
2022-2024
MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
2024
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
2022-2023
Daiichi Sankyo (United States)
2023
Wolkite University
2023
Medical Center Hospital
2023
Trinity Medical Center
2022
Based on randomized trials using first-generation devices, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is well established in the treatment of high-risk (HR) patients with severe stenosis (AS). To date, there a paucity adjudicated, prospective data evaluating outcomes newer generation devices and lower risk patients. We report early large, multicentre registry inoperable, HR, intermediate-risk (IR) undergoing next-generation SAPIEN 3 heart (THV). Patients severe, symptomatic AS (583 high...
After aortic valve replacement, left ventricular afterload is often characterized by the residual obstruction. Our objective was to determine whether higher systemic arterial afterload-as reflected in blood pressure, pulsatile and resistive load-is associated with adverse clinical outcomes after transcatheter replacement (TAVR).Total, pulsatile, load were measured 2141 patients severe stenosis treated TAVR PARTNER I trial (Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valve) who had systolic pressure...
Background Ubrogepant is a novel, oral calcitonin gene–related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist in development for the acute treatment of migraine. This trial evaluated safety and tolerability ubrogepant, focusing on hepatic safety, when administered intermittently with high-frequency dosing to healthy participants. Methods In this phase 1, multicenter, double-blind, parallel-group trial, adults (age 18–50 years) were randomized 1:1 placebo or ubrogepant. was dosed at 100 mg (2 × 50...
<h3>Objective</h3> Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with increased mortality after surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for stenosis (AS), and when the pulmonary artery pressure particularly elevated, there may be questions about clinical benefit of TAVR. We aimed to identify haemodynamic factors TAVR among those moderate/severe PH. <h3>Methods</h3> Among patients symptomatic AS at high prohibitive risk receiving in Placement Aortic Transcatheter Valves...
Background/ObjectiveOur objective is to highlight the importance of identifying symptoms SREAT, especially in setting intermittent cognitive dysfunction, and inform that SREAT can develop even patients with a history partial thyroidectomies.Case ReportWe present case 51-year-old female long-standing hypothyroidism presenting acute onset myoclonus, involuntary tremors, fatigue, malaise, palpitations for two weeks, lapses function. The patient’s workup completely within normal limits including...
Keto diet is defined as a high-fat, adequate-protein, and low-carbohydrate nutrition which forces the body to burn fats use an alternative metabolic fuel resource by stimulating endogenous ketone production. The standard range of ketones in ketosis up 3.00mmol/L, anything beyond this level can result serious medical conditions. This diet's most common easily reversible consequences are constipation, low-grade acidosis, hypoglycemia, kidney stones, increased lipid blood. We present case...
Aspirin is promptly administered to patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. It not known whether aspirin pretreatment in syndrome beneficial, particularly because some, but all, prior studies identified as an independent risk factor for adverse ischemic events. To study the effect of syndromes enrolled two large randomized clinical trials. Patients ACUITY and HORIZONS-AMI trials were analyzed according within 5–7 days before We evaluated incidence death, myocardial infarction,...
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 25 October 2022Sec. Health Education and Promotion Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1029823
Acute diverticulitis is a prevalent medical condition with increasing incidence rates. While the sigmoid colon most commonly affected part of large intestine, there have been occurrences right-sided although uncommon. We present case report highlighting atypical presentation in 27-year-old female patient. The patient experienced right upper and epigastric pain was ultimately diagnosed diverticulitis, supported by her CT imaging findings. This uncommon underscores importance considering...
Trisomy 21 often leads to cardiac complications, usually associated with congenital heart disease, such as atrial septal defects, ventricular and patent ductus arteriosus. This case describes an unexpected instance of infective endocarditis (IE) in a middle-aged patient incidentally discovered foramen ovale (PFO). The common risk factors for IE include previous valve surgery, artificial valves, pacemakers, prior IE, defects like bicuspid aortic valve, IV drug use, the mentioned earlier.
Hyperammonemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by supraphysiologic ammonia (NH3) concentrations in the blood. Although usually seen adults with liver disease, hyperammonemia notable complication 4.1% of lung transplants. It associated cerebral edema and neurological dysfunction carries up to 75% mortality critically ill patients. Opportunistic infections caused Mycoplasma Ureaplasma species have been implicated as cause this disturbance. Literature neonates has shown that renal...
Latex-fruit syndrome is characterized by hypersensitivity reactions to certain plant-derived foods in individuals allergic natural rubber latex (NRL), affecting approximately 30-50% of NRL-allergic patients. This condition arises due the cross-reactivity IgE antibodies. Over time, this has been associated with an increased number plant sources, including avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwi, peach, tomato, potato, and bell pepper. We present a case art student who developed latex-fruit following...
In 2021, US healthcare spending surpassed $4.3 trillion, about 18.3% of GDP, and is projected to grow over 5% annually until 2028 [1, 2]. The system, which often fails provide the best patient outcomes at lowest cost, fragmented inefcient. It organized around silos providers, payers, pharmacies, not centered on patients' needs, leading duplication, waste, poor care coordination. Built a fee-for-service payment model, system prioritizes service volume value quality [3]. Despite efforts link...
Patients with human immunodeciency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deciency syndrome (AIDS) have an increased risk of osteoporosis fractures when compared people the same age sex. As a result, vertebra, lumbar, hip is higher in living HIV to general population. This condition magnied setting renal failure superimposed metabolic bone disease. Here, we present case fracture patient long-standing, well-controlled disease kidney failure.
Rhabdomyolysis, a severe condition marked by the breakdown of muscle tissue, leads to release intracellular contents into bloodstream. This can be triggered range factors, including intense physical activity, traumatic injuries, certain medications, and infections. Diagnosis typically involves detecting elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels alongside characteristic clinical symptoms. Levetiracetam-induced rhabdomyolysis is an exceptionally rare phenomenon, with only few cases...