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37-year-old female patient came to our attention for episodes of chest pain, modifying with breathing, lasting for hours, always self-limiting, hoarseness, productive cough and hyperpyrexia, only partially responsive to paracetamol. On admission patient was symptomatic with intermittent chest pain, which worsened with coughing and inspiration, partially relieved by sitting…

Abstract The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) represents an effective alternative to transvenous systems for the prevention of sudden cardiac death, particularly in patients with challenging vascular access or anatomical anomalies. We report the successful implantation of an S-ICD in a patient with situs inversus totalis, a condition with unique…

We report a 61-year-old man with unrepaired single-ventricle physiology (double inlet left ventricle, mesocardia, malposed great vessels) and stable chronic cyanosis (baseline SpO2 80–85%). In the absence of a “protective” pulmonary stenosis, lifelong high pulmonary flow and pressure led to pulmonary vascular remodeling and increased resistance, resulting in severe…

Background: Congenital absence (agenesis) of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is an exceptionally rare coronary anomaly. Its coexistence with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is scarcely reported, and the pathophysiological relationship between these conditions remains uncertain. Case presentation: A hypertensive female patient with multiple cardiovascular risk factors presented with exertional…

Background. Pregnancy is a crucial moment in women’s life, characterized by changes in the cardiovascular system, that may translate into risks for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Methods. In this retrospective observational study, we evaluated the clinical-instrumental trends of heart disease patients referred to a single Centre…