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Research Article

High-power short-duration vs. conventional ablation in superior vena cava isolation

Igawa Wataru, MD, PhD*; Koyanagi Yui, MD; Yoshihiro Katsuya, MD; Gibo Yuma, MD; Usumoto Soichiro, MD; Saito Jumpei, MD, PhD; Ito Yuki, MD; Okura Takeshi, MD; Ochiai Masahiko, MD, PhD

The optimal ablation settings for Superior Vena Cava (SVC) isolation nremain unknown. This study examined the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of High-Power Short-Duration (HPSD) ablation for SVC isolation. In total, 102 patients underwent SVC isolation for Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

CaseReport

Percutaneous treatment of pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm embolization after failed endovascular access: A case report and literature review

Van Cong Cung; Van Luong Hoang; Nhat Tam Tran; Manh Cuong Vu; Tuan Vu Le; Quang Loc Tran*

Intrapulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can lead to massive hemoptysis, most commonly seen in the context of chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Endovascular embolization is the preferred treatment modality in indicated cases.

Research Article

Utility of a Wireless Ambulatory Monitoring System for Arrhythmic Event Detection in Pediatric Patients

Fernando Centeno-Malfaz*; Carlos Alcalde-Martín; Beatriz Salamanza-Zarzuela

Detection of arrhythmias in asymptomatic patients or with intermittent clinics represent a diagnostic challenge, being the traditional 24-hour monitoring systems, with low diagnostic performance. The Nuubo® system is one of the new wireless ambulatory monitoring systems (SMAI), which allows recording cardiac activity for up to 30 days.

Case Report

Surgical Management of Type A Aortic Dissection During the Second Trimester: A Case Report

Zhenqing Z*

A 29-year-old pregnant woman was referred to our center at gestational week 21 because of "sudden onset of chest pain for 15 hours"; she experienced retrosternal tearing pain with no radiation, accompanied by vomiting for three times, and the pain had no relief. Ultrasonography revealed aortic root dilatation with aortic regurgitation.

Research Article

Does Early Life Stress by Heart Failure Cause Short Stature, Learning Disabilities and Increase Later Cardiovascular Risk in Children with Congenital Heart Disease? Could we prevent it with Propranolol Treatment in Early Infancy?

Buchhorn R*; Willaschek C

Infants have the highest risk to die from heart failure, one of the most stressful life events in infancy. Moreover, this early life stress may have an impact on growth, neurodevelopment and later cardiovascular risk according the Developmental origins of health and disease (abbreviated DOHaD) approach.

Letter to the Editor

The Role of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor on Epinephrine induced Metastasis in Breast Cancer

Ali Hassan*; Hamna Ibrar

I am writing this letter to bring your concern on "The role of beta-adrenergic receptor on epinephrine-induced metastasis in breast cancer". Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect women globally. Metastasis is a major factor in the morbidity and mortality of breast cancer.

Case Report

Effect of Alcohol on Heart: A Patient with Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy and Holiday Heart Syndrome

Christian Toquica; Quang Dat Ha*; Ramneek Sandhu; Prami Nakarmi; Bhavin Patel

Alcohol use has been linked to the development of cardiac arrhythmias and non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. We describe a case of a 29-year-old male who presented with palpitations and chest pain after binge drinking alcohol. We report the clinical presentation, investigations and outcomes after 6 months of abstinence from alcohol.

Research Article

Transforming Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis with AI and Federated Learning

Venkatesh Upadrista*; Stefan Schulze

Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue, leading to severe cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular complications. Early detection is essential to prevent critical outcomes such as aortic aneurysms and dissections. However, traditional diagnostic methods, including advanced imaging and genetic testing, are often expensive and invasive.

Case Report

Polymicrobial Infective Endocarditis with Stroke in a Patient with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Emmanuel Ukenenye*; Nikola Stojanović; Alexa Kahn; Bisrat Nigussie; David Gunsburg; Abdullah Khan

A rare instance of infective endocarditis by Streptococcus viridans and Lactobacillus spp in an elderly patient with advanced colorectal cancer, leading to an aortic valve abscess, infectious emboli, and stroke. Our hypothesis is the gastrointestinal tract served as the probable entry route for the bacteria.

Clinical Image

Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Pulmonary Artery Branch Stenosis in a 2-Year-Old Infant

Zhen Bing*; Rui Chen

The patient admitted to the hospital is a 2-year-old girl with cyanosis. The SPO2 is about 87% (in-room air) across all four limbs. Echocardiography showed Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, 17 mm, Panel A, arrow), ventricular septal defect (VSD, 8.5 mm, Panel B, arrow), and severe pulmonary hypertension (Panel C).