Superior Vena Cava (SVC) occlusion secondary to postradiation fibrosis is a rare condition that can lead to debilitating symptoms. In this case study, a 47-year-old male with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma treated with chest radiotherapy presented with exertional chest pain and other associated sympt

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ACST-2 is a randomized trial comparing carotid artery stenting (CAS) versus carotid artery surgery (CEA) in asymptomatic patients with severe carotid stenosis. The trial, published in The Lancet in August 2021, involved 3625 patients. While surgery has been shown to reduce stroke rates, modern medic

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Native RVOT stenting in TOF+PS patients can be challenging due to anatomical complexities like short infundibulum and VSD. Different equipment and techniques are used for crossing tricuspid and pulmonary valves and delivering the stent. Dilating the pulmonary valve and addressing residual stenosis a

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This presentation covers the diagnostic approach and management strategies for dysphagia in a 65-year-old patient presenting with symptoms such as odynophagia, cough, hoarseness, and lymphadenopathy. It discusses the use of CBC, CXR, ECG, upper GI endoscopy, CT, and biopsy in assessing the location,

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Collaborative meta-analysis explores the efficacy of long-term dual antiplatelet therapy in preventing cardiovascular events in patients with previous myocardial infarction. Trials show heterogeneous results on the benefits and safety of prolonged therapy, with varying recommendations based on patie

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Explore the anatomy of the biliary tract, including pathways of cholesterol metabolism in the liver and the composition of bile. Learn about conditions such as gallstones, polyps, and common bile duct abnormalities, as well as diagnostic procedures like ERCP. Discover indications for biliary stentin

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