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CASE REPORT
Dissection of descending aorta treated by stent-graft implantation in a patient with Marfan syndrome
This report describes a 32 years old patient with Marfan syndrome and hypertension.
- Marat A. Aripov, Ildar Z. Abdyldaev, Semen D. Chevgun, Bektur S. Daniyarov, Dinara B. Toktosunova, Azamat M. Sarbaev
- Published: 17/04/2017
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2017.4
- Pages: 28-30
CASE REPORT
Surgical treatment of multiple echinococcosis of left ventricle
Echinococcosis is helminthiasis of cestodosis group characterized by formation of parasitic cysts in liver, lungs or other organs and tissues. Heart echinococcosis occurs in 0.5-2.0% of patients with generalized form of the disease. The embryos of echinococcus (scolexes) may penetrate into the heart in two ways - from the venous blood through the endocardium of the right heart and the breakout of hydatid cysts in the lung and pulmonary veins. In myocardium, scolex develops into mature hydatid cyst.
- Zhamalbek I. Ashimov, Zhanybek J. Gaibyldaev, Taalaibek Z. Kudaiberdiev, Ernazar E. Borubaev, Ruslan A. Sadabaev
- Published: 19/04/2017
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2017.7
- Pages: 25-27
CASE REPORT
A funnel shaped pannus formation above the mitral prosthetic valve diagnosed with real time three-dimensional echocardiography
Prosthetic valve obstruction has an incidence ranging from 0.4% to 6% per year (1). Apart from thrombus formation, prosthetic valve obstruction can also be caused by pannus formation with variable frequency (2, 3). Correct diagnosis is of paramount importance in any patient with prosthetic valve obstruction. Real time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT 3D TEE) has the capacity to provide more in-depth analysis of any pannus related mechanical valve obstruction.
- Ezgi Polat Ocaklı, Oben Baysan, Tugba Kayhan Altuner, Sinan Altan Kocaman
- Published: 07/09/2017
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2017.19
- Pages: 55-57
CASE REPORT
Right coronary artery thrombosis within drug eluting stents more than 10 years after deployment: Two cases of very, very late stent thrombosis
We present two rare cases of very late stent thrombosis occurring beyond ten years post initial drug eluting stent deployment.
- Sam Lovibond, Michael Leung
- Published: 11/09/2017
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2017.20
- Pages: 58-60
CASE REPORT
Cryoablation of para-Hisian accessory pathway in a child without fluoroscopy
A 14-year-old boy with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome underwent an electrophysiology study by the use of Navigation System Velocity Navix (St. Jude, USA) for symptoms of palpitations and persistence of pre-excitation during common exercise
- Ayan Abdrakhmanov, Abay Bakytzhanuly, Zhandos Esilbayev, Azat Tursunbekov, Omirbek Nuralinov, Alihan Baidauletov, Serik Bagibaev
- Published: 23/12/2017
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2017.34
- Pages: 90-91
CASE REPORT
Difficulty in weaning and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in inoperable severe mitral regurgitation: a case report
The present report describes one strategy used for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and to help wean a patient from mechanical ventilation, with prohibitive comorbidities that contra-indicate surgical mitral valve repair, using respiratory and peripheral muscle training associated with positive pressure ventilation
- Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Jr, Carla Cristiane Santos Soares, Claudia Rosa de Oliveira, Beatriz Robert Moreira, Mauro Felippe Felix Mediano, Juliana Rega de Oliveira
- Published: 16/08/2018
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2018.73
- Pages: 74-78
CASE REPORT
Anomalous origin of right coronary artery from left coronary sinus associated with aneurysm of aortic root
The aim of our case report is to describe rare anomaly of coronary artery origin concomitant with aortic root aneurysm, as well as to present the results of surgical correction of this pathology.
- Rustem M. Tuleutayev, Daurenbek O. Urazbekov, Kuat B. Abzaliyev, Kyanysh O. Ongarbayev
- Published: 28/09/2018
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2018.80
- Pages: 123-129
CASE REPORT
Bundle branch reentrant tachycardia treated with cardiac resynchronization therapy in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy
A 66 years old woman with known dilated cardiomyopathy and severely reduced ejection fraction presented with bundle branch reentrant tachycardia. Bundle branch reentrant tachycardia is an uncommon form of ventricular tachycardia incorporating both bundle branches into the reentry circuit. The diagnosis is based on electrophysiological findings and pacing maneuvres that prove participation of the His- Purkinje system in the tachycardia mechanism.
- Panagiotis Koudounis, Paraskevi C. Fragkou, Maria Agelaki, Apostolos Christou, Panagiota Manolakou, Ioannis Tsiafoutis, Nikolaos Bourmpoulis, Apostolos Katsivas
- Published: 03/05/2019
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2019.128
- Pages: 105-108
CASE REPORT
A rare case of bacterial infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus alactolyticus
We describe a case of Streptococcus alactolyticus infective endocarditis complicated by bacteriemia. A 64-year-old male with a previous history of coronary artery bypass grafting applied to our cardiology outpatient clinic with complaints of dyspnea, fever, confusion and an apical holosystolic murmur.
- Nedim Cekmen, Oben Baysan, Emine Disbudak, Ceren Gunt
- Published: 07/06/2019
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2019.133
- Pages: 109-113
CASE REPORT
Pseudoaneurysm of interventricular membranous septum: a rare late complication after repeated valve replacements
A 39-year-old female patient who had aortic and mitral valve replacement due to rheumatic heart disease was also found to have cystic mass in the right ventricle on echocardiography during late routine control. The cystic mass identified on echocardiography was shown to be a pseudoaneurysm that develops from the membranous section of the interventricular septum and grows toward the right heart by ECG-triggered cardiac computed tomography performed for differential diagnosis. Because the patient did not accept the surgery, regular follow-ups were recommended.
- Ferhat Can Piskin, Rabia Akilli, Umur A. Pehlivan, Erol Huseyin Aksungur, Kairgeldy Aikimbaev
- Published: 30/10/2019
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2019.147
- Pages: 152-155
CASE REPORT
Results of surgical correction of gigantic left atrium
Thus, our case demonstrated reduction of left atrium early in postoperative period and its slow reduction after surgery during 1 year. It is also showed human reserve capacity and possibility of left atrial dilatation to such sizes. Late diagnosis of such changes in heart is possibly related to the fact that patient was afraid to see doctors and undergo surgery. The left atrial cavity size determination can be done intraoperatively using method of surgical glove we suggested.
- Rustem M. Tuleutayev, Daurenbek O. Urazbekov, Kuat B. Abzaliyev, Baurjan A. Rakishev, Nazym A. Nurollaeva, Dinara Z. Baiguisova, Aigerim N. Muhamedjanova
- Published: 14/04/2020
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2020.180
- Pages: 67-75
CASE REPORT
Severe bradyarrhythmia requiring temporary pacemaker in a COVID-19 patient receiving lopinavir/ritonavir treatment: a case report
This case highlights it is necessary to investigate balance between efficacy and safety of lopinavir/ritonavir for COVID-19 therapy. Off –label prescribing lopinavir/ritonavir outside of a clinical trial setting should be avoided until the data have proven that treatment benefit over placebo.
- Zhenisgul Sh. Tlegenova, Bekbolat Zholdin, Meirambek S. Kurmangazin, Bulat K. Khamidulla, Zhambul E. Zhailybaev
- Published: 05/06/2020
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2020.198
- Pages: 79-84
CASE REPORT
Catheter ablation of incessant monomorphic ventricular tachycardia complicating the post-operative period after coronary artery bypass grafting
A 68-year-old patient with history of recent coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) was admitted to our hospital with incessant monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) and was treated successfully with radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA).
- Panagiotis Koudounis, Maria Agelaki, Apostolos Christou, Vaia Magaliou, Paraskevi C. Fragkou, Panagiota Tsatsani, Apostolos Katsivas
- Published: 04/12/2020
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt..226
- Pages: 149-153
CASE REPORT
Texidor’s twinge a rare cause of benign paroxysmal chest pain
Various maneuvers like lying down or sitting upright and attempting deep inspiration tends to help in such conditions. This case report is reporting an unusual presentation of this syndrome due to its long duration of episode than the duration described in the previous reports.
- Narendra Kumar, Rachna Pasi, Swathi Chacham, Prashant Kumar Verma
- Published: 17/12/2020
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2020.236
- Pages: 32-36
CASE REPORT
Acute coronary syndrome, a rare manifestation of infective endocarditis: a case report
Presentation of an acute coronary syndrome related to infective endocarditis is rare but potentially lethal. For young people, acute myocardial infarction and an infection syndrome should lead us to suspect IE.
- Fabio Tagliari, Caio Leal Ribeiro, Gabriel Padua Valladao de Carvalho, Lais Pedroso Tagliari, Clara Weksler, Cristiane C. Lamas
- Published: 29/12/2020
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2020.237
- Pages: 27-31
CASE REPORT
A life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia secondary to loperamide abuse, “a poor man’s methadone”
The case of a patient with repetitive syncope episodes with a history of using loperamide at high doses for recreational purposes in search of an effect similar to heroin, is reported. In the diagnostic approach with Holter monitoring, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation were evidenced. We also present the treatment of our case and review the literature.
- Miguel Angel Rojas Carrera, Juan Guzman Olea, Gabriel Guzman Olea, Ernesto Hernandez Jimenez
- Published: 18/03/2021
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2021.249
- Pages: 75-78
CASE REPORT
Sudden cardiac arrest after late permanent pacemaker implantation in a heart transplant patient
Bradycardia during the early period following heart transplantation frequently occurs with an incidence of 14 to 44% and it is usually self-limited. The incidence of late bradycardia (from 30 days to more than 5 or 6 months after transplantation) has been reported to be 1.5%. A 33-year-old male patient with a history of orthotopic heart transplantation in 2013 presented with complaints of dizziness and near syncope. A DDDR permanent pacemaker was implanted for sinus pauses exceeding 3 seconds recorded on Holter examination. Shortly after the procedure, he developed sudden cardiovascular collapse. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and a pulse steroid treatment (2 grams of methylprednisolone) was given. After 2 days, the patient was extubated. While making preparations for re-transplantation, cardiopulmonary arrest developed again and he died. Sinus pause may be a clue for rejection and is an important finding in predicting clinical course.
- Yavuzer Koza, Oguzhan Birdal, Sidar Siyar Aydın, Ferih Ozcanlı, Hakan Tas
- Published: 05/07/2021
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2021.259
- Pages: 131-134
CASE REPORT
Anatomy of the retrograde type A aortic dissection after endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: a case report
We report a case of a 55-year-old gentleman who had undergone thoracic EVAR. Thirty months after the given procedure he presented with RTAD and underwent supracoronary aortic replacement. The article is intended to remind the clinicians of the importance of early detection of the possible complications when performing EVAR, and the significance of a rapid response.
- Uliana Pidvalna, Marianna Mirchuk, Anna Voitovych, Dmytro Beshley
- Published: 04/08/2021
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2021.262
- Pages: 135-143
CASE REPORT
A case of undifferentiated pleomorphic cardiac sarcoma
We present a case of a 78-year-old female patient who was admitted to our hospital with progressive dyspnea and chest pain. Echocardiography revealed multiple masses of different shape and size in the left atrium, the left and right ventricles. Cardiac magnetic resonance confirmed multiple cardiac masses with signs of invasion in the myocardium and heterogeneous late gadolinium enhancement in all these masses. A biopsy of the abdominal mass revealed an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma.
- Sergey Yakovlev, Anna Kalinskaya
- Published: 11/08/2021
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2021.263
- Pages: 144-149
CASE REPORT
Large patent ductus arteriosus in a 14-month-old girl with low birth weight
We present a case of a large patent ductus arteriosus closure with Amplatzer ductal occluder in a 14-month-old girl with low birth weight.
- Abai Turdubaev, Malika A. Kakharova
- Published: 06/11/2021
- DOI: 10.24969/hvt.2021.282
- Pages: 190-193