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Exercise echocardiography is a non-invasive, radiation-free, and cost-effective diagnostic tool for detecting inducible ischemia, with high sensitivity and specificity. Aim of this study was to evaluate its utility in the emergency department (ED) for ruling out angina. The retrospective observational study involved patients presenting to the ED between March…

Background and Purpose: Atrial fibrillation is a progressive condition characterized by structural, functional, and electrical remodeling of the left atrium (LA). Left atrial strain (LAS), assessed using speckle-tracking imaging, is a sensitive marker of atrial function. A reduction in LAS has been linked to atrial remodeling and an increased…

Background and purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) has a progressive nature, leading to structural, functional, and electrical changes in the left atrium (LA). The effect of catheter ablation (CA) on LA volume and function in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to…

Eustachian valve is a remnant of the right venous valve of the sinus venosus represented by fold of endocardium originating from the anterior margin of the inferior vena cava (IVC) orifice, typically extends towards the lower end of the crista terminalis, while the medial horn joins the thebesian valve…

Background: An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, bypassing the capillary network. Acquired AVFs are most commonly caused by trauma or surgery and are typically located in peripheral sites. At the cardiac level, AVFs may induce a high-output state, potentially leading to…

Case report: A 21-year-old female patient was admitted to the Hospital with nausea and fatigue appeared immediately after a verbal and physical aggression. She reported a story of pediatric long QT and a family medical history of long QT syndrome. The electrocardiogram (ECG) recorded negative T waves from V1…

Cardiac myxomas (CM) are the most common primary cardiac tumors in adults, predominantly located in the left atrium. Biatrial involvement is rare. Although benign, CM can lead to significant complications, often requiring surgical removal. Echocardiography is the primary diagnostic tool, though variable morphology can make diagnosis challenging. A 53-year-old…

A 62-year-old patient with a history of an acute myeloid leukemia in follow-up, underwent an allotransplantation in February 2019 complicated by grade 4 acute intestinal GVHD and a previous sepsis episode caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis. In October 2019 the patient was affected by an Aspergillus Terreus endophthalmitis of the…