The American journal of the medical sciences
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. SARS-CoV-2 caused COVID-19 has reached a pandemic level. COVID-19 can significantly affect patients' cardiovascular systems. ⋯ Associated with a high inflammatory burden related to cytokine release, COVID-19 can induce vascular inflammation, acute myocardial injury, myocarditis, arrhythmias, venous thromboembolism, metabolic syndrome and Kawasaki disease. Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system is essential for providing comprehensive medical care for cardiac and/or COVID-19 patients. We hereby review the literature on COVID-19 regarding cardiovascular virus involvement.
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Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer who undergo radioiodine treatment often present oral complications with a significant impact on their oral cavity function. Any potential sources of systemic infections like periodontal disease, unfitted dentures, orthodontic appliances, deficient/rough fillings, or traumatic dentition must be treated by the dental practitioner, because they represent the main source of spread and dissemination. Any systemic complication of a dental foci may result from improper dental preparation of the patient before radioiodine therapy and inadequate post-radioiodine therapy oral care. Therefore, all patients proceeding into radioiodine treatment should be addressed by the oncological team to undergo thorough dental check-up and receive appropriate treatment in due time.
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The impact of sex on the presentation, etiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis (IE) has not been adequately studied. The aim of the present research was to analyze the impact of sex on the presentation, etiology, and outcomes of IE. ⋯ We found that sex may have important role in both the microbial profile and the patient's outcome with IE.
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Review Case Reports
Endobronchial Lipoma: Case Report and Literature Review.
Endobronchial lipomas are rare benign tumors that can cause bronchial obstruction resulting in significant symptoms and post-obstructive parenchymal damage. Accurate diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid unnecessary morbidity and mortality in these patients. ⋯ Notably, in cases reported since 2010, 72.7% of cases were managed bronchoscopically. Recurrence rates are low following both bronchoscopic and surgical resection.