A5043832619- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Étienne
2025
San Diego Cardiac Center
2021-2022
Orient-Institut Beirut
2019-2022
Lebanese University
2018-2020
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2017
Hôtel-Dieu de Paris
2009
Anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening systemic reaction, is an increasingly common reason for emergency department (ED) admissions, which often poses diagnostic challenges. We present case of 62-year-old man who had recurrent anaphylaxis, initially suspected to be triggered by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). By conducting thorough history-taking and comprehensive allergy testing, we identified allergic sensitization the omega-5-gliadin (O5G) component gluten, manifested...
Free-floating right heart thrombus (RHT) is an extreme medical emergency in the context of acute massive pulmonary embolism (PE). Despite advances early diagnosis, management still very debatable due to lack consensus. We reported case a 66-year-old male, with history moderate renal dysfunction and dilated cardiomyopathy, who presented department for dyspnea. His angiographic magnetic resonance imaging revealed bilateral extensive PE. Transthoracic echocardiography showed RHT ventricular...
Abstract Background Guidelines suggest that patients discontinue Clopidogrel at least 5 days prior to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Those with acute syndrome (ACS) are high risk for myocardial infarction (MI) if not treated dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). We sought assess pre and post-operative outcomes of maintained on aspirin up the time surgery compare them those alone. Methods From cardiac database, 240 were retrospectively registered between January May 2017. There 126 ACS...
Aorto-caval fistula (ACF) is a rare cause of high output heart failure (HOHF). 80 % cases are due to ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, while 10 20% traumatic or congenital. Early diagnosis and treatment crucial in order prevent the progression HOHF. Open surgical repair has been mainstay therapy arterio-venous fistulas including aorto-caval fistula; however endovascular approach become an evolving therapeutic option last 20 years. Here, we present case secondary shrapnel injury abdomen....
Background and Aim: End-stage heart failure (HF) patients are at high risk for mortality morbidity. We aimed to study the role of cardiac output (CO) assessed by Doppler as a noninvasive tool, predict mortality, rehospitalization rate, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation 6 months. Methods Results: retrospectively analyzed data 60 with end-stage HF from different etiologies an LV ejection fraction ≤20%. Patients were divided into two groups, according index (CI) measured...
Heart failure is still a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Assist devices are reserved for advanced heart patients with no other therapeutic options. We aim in this paper to describe the characteristics outcome Lebanese left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients.From 2010 till December 2019, 78 were implanted at Beirut cardiac Institute, 82 pumps used. To most recent follow up after 10 years, 26 died (34%). 24 35 (68%) survived more than 5 years. Seven only (9%) during one month...
<p><em>A 48-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department because of intermittent chest pain 2 days duration. At time examination, he pain-free. An electrocardiogram (ECG) showed biphasic T waves in leads V2 V6. Troponin-I level negative. During his transfer cardiac catheterization laboratory, had a short episode pain. His ECG normal. Despite unusual extension lateral precordial leads, condition recognized as Wellens’ syndrome, which typically associates or deep...
Eosinophilic myocarditis (EM) is a rare subtype of that characterized by eosinophilic infiltration the myocardium and associated with peripheral eosinophilia in most cases. The diagnosis suspected presence acute usually confirmed endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) before starting steroid therapy. Here, we present case severe idiopathic young man history asthma eosinophilia. He was treated high-dose steroids despite negative EMB, noted dramatic improvement cardiac function. Our highlights importance...
Traffic related air pollution increases the risk of getting and/or exacerbating many respiratory diseases due to presence fine particulate matter and contaminants in traffic fuels. The effect on symptoms bronchial obstruction highly exposed populations, such as taxi drivers, has not been investigated yet.
The management of intermediate-high-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is controversial with increasing interest in more aggressive treatment approaches than anticoagulation alone.We describe the case series four consecutive patients who presented to emergency room for shortness breath. They were diagnosed PE based on computed tomography angiography and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) findings elevated simplified score index. received bolus 5 mg thrombolytics recombinant tissue...
Ebstein anomaly is a congenital malformation of the tricuspid valve (TV) that rarely diagnosed in adult population. It associated with interatrial communication whether by an atrial septal defect (ASD) or parent foramen oval (PFO) 80–90% patients. In non surgical candidates, percutaneous closure not always tolerated. Herein we present case 61 year-old man who was large patent resulting right to left shunt and causing dyspnea, exercise intolerance peripheral cyanosis which corrected oxygen...