Cardiology
- Acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia
A man presents with acute severe abdominal pain and triglycerides 5,250 mg/dL.
- Long-term consequences of prematurity
Survivors of premature birth may have adverse health effects later in life.
- A sneaky vascular disease
Cholesterol embolization syndrome may provide insights into atherosclerotic disease.
- Trousseau sign and syndrome: Erroneous terms
Trousseau never described a constellation of symptoms in this disease.
- In Reply: Trousseau sign and syndrome: Erroneous terms
Trousseau sign should continue to be taught and recognized on physical examination.
- Should we give triple therapy to patients with atrial fibrillation after percutaneous intervention?
Triple therapy is aggressive and carries high risks of bleeding and death.
- Peripheral artery disease and unusual skin findings
A 68-year-old man was admitted because of worsening skin problems in his legs.
SARS-CoV-2 and myocardial injury: Few answers, many questionsWhat is the mechanism? Is this a distinct population? What are the treatment options?
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment
Early detection, surveillance, and treatment are critical.
