Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):1050-1054.ABSTRACTWe present the case of a 76-year-old woman, with a history of smoking and dyslipidemia, who was admitted with acute heart failure associated with a holosystolic murmur. The electrocardiogram showed an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctio
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):1040-1043.ABSTRACTWe present the case of a 47-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy and a previous extensive acute myocardial infarction (AMI), who had undergone multiple percutaneous coronary interventions and progressed to advanced heart failure. During evaluatio
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):1033-1036.ABSTRACTEndogenous endophthalmitis due to Candida albicans is an uncommon but severe intraocular infection, typically resulting from hematogenous dissemination of pathogens from distant septic foci. It represents a serious manifestation of candidemia and may
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):955-962.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: We evaluated the prevalence and clinical impact of ST-segment depression and/or T-wave inversion (ST-T changes) assessed on a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) among patients with an acute ischemic stroke (AIS).MATERIALS AND METHODS: We inc
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):923-934.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Patients discharged with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are at increased risk for recurrent cardiovascular events. Improved adherence to treatment has been associated with better outcomes. The objective of this study was to e
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):885-892.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, historically rare but reemerging in children with restrictive diets. Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and low clinical suspicion. The aim of this study was to descri
Medicina (B Aires). 2026;86(4):876-884.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Percutaneous treatment is currently the method of choice for ostium secundum atrial septal defects (OS-ASD) treatment. However, this procedure may be associated with an increased incidence of atrioventricular block. The incidence of these
J Anesth. 2026 Aug 16. doi: 10.1007/s00540-026-03869-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study characterized nationwide trends, demographic distributions, and regional disparities in cardiac anesthesia and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (ITEE) in Japan.METHODS: We conduct
Med J Aust. 2026 Aug;224(8):e70253. doi: 10.5694/mja2.70253.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To estimate population-level eligibility for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) medications among adults in Australia, according to Therapeutic Goods Administration-approved indications for chronic weight
Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 Aug;61(8):e71790. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71790.ABSTRACTPrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, hereditary disorder characterized by impaired motile ciliary function, resulting in abnormal mucociliary clearance (MCC). This leads to persistent infection and inflammation, progress
Arch Iran Med. 2026 Feb 1;29(2):98-111. doi: 10.34172/aim.34957. Epub 2026 Feb 1.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with high systolic blood pressure (HSBP) being a major modifiable risk factor. This study aimed to assess global trends, age- and S
Arch Iran Med. 2026 Feb 1;29(2):62-68. doi: 10.34172/aim.34939. Epub 2026 Feb 1.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Cerebrovascular disorders (CeVDs) are among the leading causes of death worldwide. This study aims to analyze the trends in mortality due to CeVDs in northern Iran between 2016 and 2023.METHODS: In
Int J Methods Psychiatr Res. 2026 Sep;35(3):e70100. doi: 10.1002/mpr.70100.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Secondary depression frequently develops in people with chronic diseases, and it may hinder disease progress and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to examine the construct validity and measurement invar
Pan Afr Med J. 2026 Apr 20;53:168. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2026.53.168.44897. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant health burden globally, associated with high healthcare costs and mortality rates. In Africa, the prevalence of CKD is estimated at around 10-15% in adults,
JTCVS Open. 2026 Apr 15;32:101748. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101748. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To describe treatment, assess outcomes, and identify risk factors for primary infection, reinfection, and death in patients with proximal thoracic aortic graft infection.METHODS: From July 20
JTCVS Open. 2026 Apr 28;32:101844. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101844. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) is a well-recognized postoperative complication in cardiac surgery. Current diagnostic criteria, however, seem to lack specificity and fail to account for co
JTCVS Open. 2026 May 2;32:101811. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101811. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: In acute type A aortic dissection (AADA) patients, total arch replacement (TAR) using the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique has been adopted in emergencies to promote distal false lumen (F
JTCVS Open. 2026 Apr 11;32:101810. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101810. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and outcomes following cardiovascular surgery with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).METHODS:
JTCVS Open. 2026 Jun 29;32:101943. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101943. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: This study evaluated 25-year outcomes and established risk stratification in patients undergoing total arch replacement with a 4-branched graft for nondissecting aortic arch aneurysm.METHODS:
JTCVS Open. 2026 Jun 8;32:101915. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101915. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, with 80% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Despite advancements in cardiac surgery, access to care re
JTCVS Open. 2026 Apr 16;32:101813. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101813. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Widespread adoption of robotic mitral surgery has been limited owing to challenges associated with initiating a robotic program. We report outcomes from the first 100 consecutive patients und
JTCVS Open. 2026 Jun 27;32:101819. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101819. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: We evaluated how event definitions, data-collection methods, and follow-up completeness influence reporting of long-term nonfatal complications after mechanical aortic valve replacement in loc
JTCVS Open. 2026 May 4;32:101814. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101814. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: End-stage renal disease patients with infective endocarditis face high operative risk and poor survival. We sought to compare outcomes of mechanical versus bioprosthetic valve replacement in en
JTCVS Open. 2026 Apr 20;32:101826. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101826. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a common complication after surgery, yet few risk models are used in practice. We evaluated whether a cardiac diuretic responsivenes
