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Use of Left Ventricular Assist Device (HeartMate II): A Singapore Experience
We report our experience with the HeartMate II (HMII) LVAD (Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA) as a bridge‐to‐heart transplant in our center from 2009 to 2012. This was a retrospective review of 23 consecutive patients who underwent HMII LVAD implantation in our center between May 2009 and December 2012. All patients were classified as Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) levels 1 to 3 and underwent LVAD implantation as a bridge‐to‐heart transplant. There were 17 male and 6 female patients. The mean age was 43.6 years old (range 14 to 64). The etiologies of heart fa...
Source: Artificial Organs - January 7, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Choon Pin Lim, Cumaraswamy Sivathasan, Teing Ee Tan, Chong Hee Lim, Ka Lee Kerk, David Kheng Leng Sim Tags: Main Text Article Source Type: research

Late Care in Marathon Runs Leading to Exertional Heat Stroke with Multiple Organ Failure
Conclusions: This case reminds us that, despite the advancements of knowledge in the area of EHS prevention, recognition, and treatment, knowledge has not been translated into practice.
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 11, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Exertional heat stroke, rhabdomyolysis and susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia
We report a case of exertional heat stroke and rhabdomyolysis in a man later determined to have the malignant hyperthermia phenotype. We review the existing literature regarding this association and suggest future research that could address areas of remaining clinical uncertainty.
Source: Internal Medicine Journal - September 4, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J. Thomas, T. Crowhurst Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research

Fatal heat stroke associated with topiramate therapy
A 40-year-old man with diabetes and seizure disorder was found at home unresponsive and “very hot to touch” by his father 40 minutes before emergency medical services arrival. His usual medications included topiramate, divalproex sodium, and rosiglitazone/metformin. Paramedics administered oxygen, intravenous fluids, and naloxone. They did not witness or report seizure activity. Upon emergency department arrival, the patient was unresponsive (Glasgow Coma Scale 3), hypotensive (94/50 mm Hg), and tachypneic (32 breaths per minute), with a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and elevated rectal temperature peaking at 43.2...
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - September 3, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Stephen W Borron, Robert Woolard, Susan Watts Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Does low serum 25 OH vitamin D interact with very strenuous physical activity, facilitating development of rhabdomyolysis?
Conclusion: We suggest that when very low vitamin D is documented, it be normalized before major prolonged exertion. We hypothesize that normalization of vitamin D before heavy exertion could perhaps prevent the severe muscle damage events and sequelae as was the case for this patient.
Source: Medical Hypotheses - July 29, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Brandon N. Conrad, Charles J. Glueck Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Cost-Effectiveness of Statins for Primary Cardiovascular Prevention in Chronic Kidney Disease
Conclusions: Although statins reduce absolute CVD risk in patients with CKD, the increased risk of rhabdomyolysis, and competing risks associated with progressive CKD, partly offset these gains. Low-cost generic statins appear cost-effective for primary prevention of CVD in patients with mild-to-moderate CKD and hypertension.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - March 20, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kevin F. Erickson, Sohan Japa, Douglas K. Owens, Glenn M. Chertow, Alan M. Garber, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert Tags: Cardiovascular Risk Source Type: research