CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Complicating My Heart: Unusual Cardiac Complications

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Video Summary

The video begins with introductions of the presenters, Gaurav Prabhu and Catherine Kim, who go on to present their respective cases. Gaurav's case involves a patient who experienced cardiac arrest due to amniotic fluid embolism. The patient underwent several complications and interventions, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but ultimately made a successful recovery. Catherine's case involves a patient with symptoms of liver failure, but further investigation revealed constrictive pericarditis as the underlying cause. The patient underwent a pericardiectomy and experienced complete resolution of symptoms. Both cases highlight the challenges in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions. The presenters emphasize the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and using a comprehensive approach to guide treatment decisions. The video concludes with a reminder to keep a broad differential and maintain a high level of suspicion when dealing with rare diseases.

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Category Cardiovascular Disease

Session ID 4018

Speaker Samridhi Gulati

Speaker Catherine Kim

Speaker Tram Nguyen

Speaker Gaurav Prabhu

Track Cardiovascular Disease

Keywords

presenters

cardiac arrest

amniotic fluid embolism

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

pericardiectomy

diagnosing

rare diseases