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COVID-19 viral infection and myocarditis in athletes: the need for caution in interpreting cardiac magnetic resonance findings
No full textAnti-arrhythmic therapy in athletes
No full textThe spectrum of arrhythmias that may be encountered in athletes ranges from isolated ectopic beats to ventricular tachycardia, usually in the context of a structurally normal heart. Anti-arrhythmic therapy in these individuals may be particularly challenging because of the young age, the hypervagotonic state, the desire to maintain a high physical performance, the reluctance to take medications and the need to avoid molecules included in the list of prohibited drugs of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Furthermore, the possible serious adverse effects of anti-arrhythmic drugs should be balanced against the benign nature of arrhythmias in patients with no underlying heart disease. The review summarizes the most common arrhythmias of athletes and the possible therapeutic options, including anti-arrhythmic drugs and non-pharmacological interventions. Eligibility criteria according to current guidelines are also addressed
[Mitral valvuloplasty in a patient with congenital kyphoscoliosis: case report and literature review]
No full textPercutaneous transluminal mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) is the procedure of choice for the treatment of severe mitral stenosis in symptomatic patients. In recent years, epidemiological changes among these patients are observed, since they more frequently are older, with several comorbidities and unfavorable mitral anatomy, all features that may contraindicate PTMC. Notwithstanding this, high rates of success and safety are achieved, following improvements in the learning curve and technique. We report the case of a 68-year-old Caucasian male, affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congenital kyphoscoliosis, admitted for acute pulmonary edema in severe mitral valve stenosis and moderate mitral regurgitation. PTMC was performed successfully, without any complications, using few simple tricks
Echocardiographic red flags in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: all that glitters is not gold
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