Pericardial Effusion
Severity of MIS-C fell over time, and most children recovered within 6 months
The severity of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children decreased as the COVID-19 pandemic went on, and most children recovered to their preinfection health within 6 months, according to two recent studies.
Pericardial effusions not prevalent among patients with alopecia treated with minoxidil
Low-dose oral minoxidil was not significantly associated with pericardial effusion among patients with alopecia, according to a study.
Next-generation LAA closure device lowers risk for in-hospital major adverse events
Patients who underwent left atrial appendage closure with a next-generation device were significantly less likely to experience in-hospital major adverse events, including pericardial effusion, compared with an earlier-generation device.
PINNACLE FLX: Next-generation LAA closure device safe, effective
A next-generation device for closure of the left atrial appendage to prevent thrombus embolization in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation met its safety and efficacy goals, according to the results of the PINNACLE FLX study.
Cephalic vein cutdown safest for lead insertion of implantable cardiac devices
In a meta-analysis of venous access techniques for implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices, cephalic vein cutdown conferred lower risk for pneumothorax and lead failure compared with subclavian vein puncture, researchers reported at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
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Pericardial Effusion
A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space.
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Dressler's Syndrome
Dressler’s syndrome (a.k.a. post-myocardial infarction syndrome) is an autoimmune phenomenon that can occur after myocardial infarction and manifests 2-3 weeks later as pericarditis and a pericardial effusion.
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Coronary Dissection
A coronary artery dissection occurs when there is injury to the intima resulting in its separation from the media creating a false lumen.