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CHA2DS2-VASc Score and In-Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
To examine the role of the CHA2DS2-VASc (Congestive heart failure; Hypertension; Age ≥75 years [doubled]; Diabetes; previous Stroke, transient ischemic attack, or thromboembolism [doubled]; Vascular disease; Age 65-75 years; and Sex category) score as a prognostic marker of in-hospital mortality in critically ill patients who develop new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF).
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - December 29, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kunal Karamchandani, Robert S. Schoaps, Thomas Abendroth, Zyad J. Carr, Tonya S. King, Anthony Bonavia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Left Atrial Thrombus Formation in a Patient With Severe Non-rheumatic Mitral Stenosis After Mitral Valve Repair Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: A Clinical Challenge
A 60-YEAR-OLD, 88-kg, 165-cm woman presented to a community hospital with heart failure 5 years after mitral valve repair for mitral regurgitation. The patient previously suffered an ischemic stroke and was currently treated with dual antiplatelet therapy. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed severe mitral stenosis with a mean transmitral gradient of 10 mmHg and thickening of the posterior left atrial wall. The patient was then transferred to the authors ’ institution for mitral valve replacement.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - June 10, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michael Essandoh, Amir Elhassan, Thomas J. Papadimos, Brandon Pruett, Gregory D. Rushing Tags: Diagnostic Dilemma Source Type: research