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A 70-year-old diabetic woman presented with epigastric pain and was diagnosed with a transmural anteroseptal myocardial infarction complicated by a left ventricular thrombus. Using an image, this case reinforces the critical importance of recognizing and managing late-presenting myocardial infarction.

The FDA has recalled Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVAD after reports of severe complications during implantation, including blood leakage and air entry, which can lead to serious surgical risks.

Semaglutide has been shown to reduce the risk of major kidney disease events and cardiovascular mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

A case of pacemaker-lead dislodgement with cardiac perforation in a 96-year-old patient highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing complications swiftly to prevent severe outcomes.

Cardiac complications significantly influence the success of liver transplants. Effective preoperative cardiac risk stratification and careful intraoperative management are essential to optimize patient outcomes.

In a case of asymptomatic hypertension in a young adult, detailed imaging and timely surgical intervention demonstrated significant improvements in aortic structure and function, highlighting the critical role of early diagnosis in aortic coarctation.