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 [...]

Background: Education is one of the determinants of health as described by the WHO, and it is one of the primary determinants of Socio-Economic Class (SEC), a higher level of education is associated with a higher level of SEC. Few researchers have addressed the link between the level of education and cardiovascular disease. However, there [...]

Background: Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) half of all United States citizens with hypertension (HTN) do not have their blood pressure under control. As such, HTN remains a large public health challenge, especially in patients with other comorbidities such as diabetes [...]

Case Presentation: Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is defined as a gradual reduction of perfusion to the bowels. While bowel infarction is the primary concern with CMI, there may be a relationship between CMI and acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC). We present the case of a 60-year old female with acute onset right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal [...]

Case Presentation: introduction:Pseudohypotension, a phenomenon where blood pressure readings falsely suggest hypotension, poses a significant diagnostic challenge, especially when associated with subclavian artery stenosis. The condition can lead to misleading interpretations of a patient’s hemodynamic status, impacting clinical decision-making and therapeutic interventions. In this presentation, we explore a case of pseudohypotension due to subclavian artery [...]

Case Presentation: A 45-year-old woman initially presented with sudden dizziness upon sitting up, followed by persistent holocranial pressure headaches, blurry vision, and visual distortions resembling a kaleidoscope effect. The patient has primarily received outpatient care for persistent headaches and has undergone frequent monitoring due to worsening cognitive decline for which she was referred to a [...]

Background: According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, 523 million (95% UI: 497 to 550 million) people worldwide had cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019, resulting in a significant increase in DALYs and years of life lost, mostly due to ischemic heart disease. There are various accurate and economical gold standard tests to identify [...]

Case Presentation: The patient is a 52 year old male with a history of GERD on omeprazole therapy. In the period of one month, the patient developed significant exertional symptoms without any evidence of concomitant illness. The patient sought out further work up and evaluation by a cardiologist. Due to the presenting symptoms, an echocardiogram [...]