Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri

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SEVERE TRICUSPID REGURGITATION DUE TO UNREPORTED TRAUMA: A DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGICAL CHALLENGE
Anno:
2025
A 62-year-old male presented for a routine cardiovascular check-up, reporting palpitations and mild physical limitations (NYHA class II) but denying prior trauma or significant illnesses. Clinical examination revealed jugular venous distension and peripheral edema, suggesting underlying cardiac dysfunction. ECG showed sinus rhythm with P-wave anomalies. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) revealed…
THE OTHER WAY AROUND: FROM PULMONARY HYPERTENSION TO CARCINOID HEART DISEASE
Anno:
2025
Introduction Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is a rare cause of right heart failure due to tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and pulmonary stenosis secondary to valve leaflets fibrosis. Primary ovarian neuroendocrine tumors are a lesser-known cause of CHD which can develop early since the ovarian veins drain into the inferior vena…
TRICUSPID REGURGITATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HIS BUNDLE PACING
Anno:
2025
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A RARE CASE OF RIGHT HEART FAILURE
Anno:
2025
A 65 year-old hypertensive woman came to our attention for exertional dyspnoea (NYHA II), peripheral oedema and weight gain. The general practitioner started a low dose of loop diuretic with partial benefit. At physical examination she presented a 2/6 systolic murmur and all signs of right heart failure. A…
Percutaneous Management of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: A Clinical Case Report.
Anno:
2025
A 45-year-old male patient with a history of intravenous drug use, chronic anemia, and erosive gastritis presented to the emergency department with fever and dyspnea. Laboratory tests revealed severe anemia (Hb 6 g/dL), marked leukocytosis, elevated d-dimer (23.57 mg/L), C-reactive protein (188 mg/L), procalcitonin (9.73 ng/mL), and increased lactic…