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A Hendler

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PubMed1991

A right atrial mass in the presence of a permanent pacemaker electrode in a patient with polycythemia vera.

A case of a huge right atrial mass that developed 2 years after a permanent pacemaker implantation is described. The patient had a history of polycythemia vera, which is known to present a high tendency towards the development of thrombosis. In light of this fact, we suggest that in similar cases a full echocardiography follow-up should be performed, and long-term anticoagulant therapy should be considered in selected cases.

Aged↗
PubMed1990

Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in Marfan syndrome.

We report one of the first cases in Israel of composite-graft repair of an aortic aneurysm in Marfan syndrome, in which preoperative evaluation was done noninvasively using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Because of the relatively favorable outcome of surgical compared with medical treatment of aortic aneurysm in patients with Marfan syndrome, surgery is now more frequently considered, even in asymptomatic patients. MRI is an excellent diagnostic tool for evaluating the thoracic aorta and has been suggested as a replacement for preoperative cardiac catheterization. In the case presented here, MRI preoperative confirmation of a 6.0-cm aortic aneurysm in an asymptomatic 38-year-old man with Marfan syndrome, was followed by composite ascending aorta and aortic valve replacement. The postoperative course was good. This case supports the view that aortic aneurysm replacement can be performed based on a noninvasive preoperative evaluation using MRI.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Myocardial rupture in acute myocardial infarction: urgent management.

Myocardial rupture complicated acute myocardial infarction in a 50 year old man. Resuscitation was started immediately and he was treated with pericardiocentesis and a massive intravascular infusion of fluid. The torn area was plicated with Teflon felt and reinforced with an uninterrupted suture. The postoperative course was uncomplicated. This report points out the crucial importance of prompt clinical recognition and management of the acute stage of cardiac rupture in acute myocardial infarction.

Acute Disease↗