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Primary Aldosteronism
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Sep;108(3):273-277.ABSTRACTPrimary aldosteronism is the underlying cause of hypertension in primary care settings in approximately 6% of cases, and it is even more common in patients with resistant hypertension. However, it is estimated that only about 2% of patients who have risk factors for primary aldosteronism have been formally tested or diagnosed. The first step in the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism is case detection and involves testing patients who are at risk, including individuals with resistant hypertension, as well as those with well-controlled hypertension and a first-degree relative...
Source: American Family Physician - September 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Keith B Quencer J B Rugge Olga Senashova Source Type: research

Development and validation of a nomogram for the risk prediction of malignant cerebral edema after acute large hemispheric infarction involving the anterior circulation
ConclusionOur nomogram based on LASSO-logistic regression is accurate and useful for the early prediction of MCE after LHI. This model can serve as a precise and practical tool for clinical decision-making in patients with LHI who may require aggressive therapeutic approaches.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - September 14, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Natural History and Sequelae of Penetrating Aortic Ulcer
A man in his 70s with history of tobacco use and hypertension presented for transesophageal echocardiography after a recent diagnosis of ischemic stroke. This demonstrated a moderate right-to-left shunt on Valsalva release and no left atrial appendage thrombus. Assessment of the thoracic aorta revealed a complex penetrating aortic ulcer and saccular aneurysm with thrombus in the distal arch and proximal descending thoracic aorta (Figure). Computed tomography angiography confirmed the presence of multiple penetrating ulcerations with large saccular aneurysms.
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - September 1, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Raghav R. Julakanti, Prabhakar Shantha Rajiah, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran Tags: Medical image Source Type: research

Vertebrobasilar Artery Calcification as a Risk Factor for the Development of Stroke: Case-Control Study From a Tertiary Care Center, Southern India
Conclusion The presence of higher grades of calcifications in the vertebrobasilar arteries is a major risk factor for stroke. Hence, its presence in asymptomatic individuals needs to be taken as a warning sign for the development of stroke.PMID:37605701 | PMC:PMC10440145 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.42196
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kibballi M Adarsh H Pavithra Valiyapalathingal Abdul Rasheed Source Type: research

Quiz case: a clinical reasoning challenge in the emergency stroke setting
AbstractA right-handed woman in her 80s was admitted to the emergency department 1 h after sudden-onset global aphasia and right-sided hemiparesis. Medical history included arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, aortic stenosis, osteoporosis, and recent pulmonary embolism. Medication consisted of apixaban, bisoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide, allopurinol, fenofibrate, and vitamin D. Vital parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation) and glycemia were all within normal range. Electrocardiogram showed a first-degree atrioventricular block. The patient was promptly transported to the e...
Source: Neurological Sciences - August 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

E-164 Symptomatic developmental venous anomaly thrombosis associated with covid-19 infection
We describe a milder case of DVA thrombosis in the setting of COVID-19 infection presenting with unilateral hemiparesis requiring medical management alone. A 41-year-old female with hypertension who presented with left hemiparesis. Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) of head revealed linear calcifications in the right centrum semiovale consistent with DVA. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an acute ischemic stroke in the right corona radiata adjacent to the vascular abnormality. Extensive workup for other causes of ischemic stroke was unrevealing. Cerebral angiography ruled out arteriovenous shunting and did not ...
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 30, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eby, B., Khasawneh, M. Tags: SNIS 20th annual meeting electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research

On Hoofs and Zebras – Struma Ovarii
A 75-year-old mother of ten suffering from a urinary tract infection developed macrohematuria and therefore an abdominal ultrasound was performed, followed by a CT scan when an unexpected large pelvic mass was discovered. Past history included hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and remote history of minor stroke (on candesartan, dabigatran, bisoprolol); bilateral chronic lymphedema; and hysterectomy due to prolapse at the age of 40. Imaging revealed nephrolithiasis and a prominent left adnexal mass suspected as ovarian cancer.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - July 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ami Schattner, Ina Dubin, Livnat Uliel, Daniela Dick-Necula Tags: Clinical Communication to the Editor Source Type: research

Cerebellopontine angle meningioma in a patient presented as acute cerebrovascular accident
CONCLUSION: Although stroke is the main cause of sudden onset ataxia in a patient with cerebrovascular risk factors, yet other less common causes may be found as in this case of CPA meningioma.PMID:37427233 | PMC:PMC10328571 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000000928
Source: Annals of Medicine - July 10, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Ayhan K öksal Source Type: research

CSF-Based Volumetric Imaging Biomarkers Highlight Incidence and Risk Factors for Cerebral Edema After Ischemic Stroke
ConclusionsCerebral edema can be measured in a majority of patients with stroke on follow-up computed tomography using volumetric biomarkers evaluating CSF shifts, including in many without visible midline shift. Edema formation is influenced by clinical and radiographic stroke severity but also by chronic vascular risk factors and contributes to worse stroke outcomes.
Source: Neurocritical Care - May 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Inflammation May Be the Culprit Behind Our Deadliest Diseases
In the early days of my medical residency, I met a man whom we’ll call Jason. He arrived to our emergency room on a holiday, nonchalant yet amiable, and complained of mild chest pain. Jason was tall and trim, with a strong South Boston accent and fingertips still faintly stained from his last home-improvement project. He was only 45 years old, but he looked much younger. He didn’t smoke, barely drank alcohol, and his cholesterol levels had always been normal. No one in his family had a history of heart disease. He asked us if we could work quickly—he wanted to be home for dinner with his daughters. [time-...
Source: TIME: Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Shilpa Ravella Tags: Uncategorized freelance health Source Type: news

Aseptic presentation of interventricular septal abscess with progressive heart block: a case report
ConclusionIntracardiac abscesses should be considered a possible initial differential in patients with progressive heart block despite aseptic presentation and no risk factors.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - April 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Cerebral Arterial Stiffness as Measured Based on the Pulse Wave Velocity is Associated With Intracranial Artery Calcification in Patients With Acute Stroke
CONCLUSIONS: We found that in patients with acute ischemic stroke, ccPWV was positively related to the degree of IAC. Future longitudinal cohort studies may help to identify the potential role of IAC in the progression of cerebral arterial stiffness.PMID:36929059 | DOI:10.3988/jcn.2022.0209
Source: Journal of Clinical Neurology - March 17, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Xuelong Li Heng Du Jia Li Xianliang Li Qingchun Gao Xiangyan Chen Source Type: research