Mechanism of ventricular premature beats elicited by left stellate ganglion stimulation during acute ischaemia of the anterior left ventricle
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DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvaa253
Abstract: Abstract Aims Enhanced sympathetic activity during acute ischaemia is arrhythmogenic, but the underlying mechanism is unknown. During ischaemia, a diastolic current flows from the ischaemic to the non-ischaemic myocardium. This ‘injury’ current can cause ventricular… read more here.
Keywords: left stellate; myocardium; ischaemia; acute ischaemia ... See more keywords
Bullet embolism: a rare cause of acute ischaemia.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac006
Abstract: Embolization of a bullet or shrapnel from the heart (left ventricle) to the peripheral arterial circulation is practically unknown. We present a 38-year-old man with no comorbidities who was referred to our centre with a… read more here.
Keywords: bullet embolism; embolism rare; cause acute; rare cause ... See more keywords
Acute ischaemia of the glans penis post-circumcision managed with pentoxifylline, topical nitroglycerin and epidural
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249049
Abstract: Acute ischaemia of the glans penis is a rare and serious complication following circumcision. We report the case of a teenage boy with glanular ischaemia shortly after circumcision with dorsal penile nerve block. This was… read more here.
Keywords: circumcision; ischaemia; ischaemia glans; glans penis ... See more keywords