Background: Totally implantable venous access ports (“ports”) are a cornerstone of the treatment and survival of highly vulnerable patients, particularly those requiring chemotherapy for cancer. Because they are a lifeline for such patients, the ability to use ports for indications other than their primary use (e.g., chemotherapy) is often restricted. We sought to describe current [...]

Case Presentation: 65-year-old female with past medical history of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) requiring drug eluting stent placement presented with symptoms of bradycardia and episodes of dizziness ongoing for 3 days. Of note, the patient was recently admitted in the hospital for pre-syncopal episode where cardiac workup was negative. Patient [...]

Case Presentation: A 17-year-old female presented with a one-month history of persistent dry cough, worsened by lying flat, requiring multiple pillows to sleep comfortably. Initially treated for presumed pharyngitis, her symptoms persisted, prompting further evaluation. Echocardiography revealed a large pericardial effusion with a normal ejection fraction, leading to hospital admission. Imaging studies identified a 3.5 [...]