Background: Data on epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) are limited. In this study, we assess the prevalence of CVD in patients with ADPKD and evaluate the association between these two entities. Methods: Using the national inpatient sample database, we identified 71,531 hospitalizations among adults aged ≥18 [...]

Case Presentation: A 31-year-old male with a past medical history of dilated cardiomyopathy (ejection fraction 20%) presented with shortness of breath. Initial blood pressure was 83/53 mmHg. His breathing became agonal and therefore he was intubated. Physical examination demonstrated jugular venous distention and cold extremities. Chest radiography (Figure 1) revealed diffuse and complete opacification of [...]

Case Presentation: An elderly male with history of hypertension and significant hearing impairment presented for the evaluation of progressive dyspnea on exertion. Patient had been experiencing dyspnea for a few months and family had noticed patient’s lips turning cyanotic on occasion. Admission vitals: temperature 100.8 degrees, BP 121/64, HR 96, RR 20, O2 sat 95% [...]