Sofia Hart has irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy A 30-year-old woman from Massachusetts, Sofia Hart, is living with a rare genetic heart condition that has left her without a pulse, and she describes herself as “running on batteries.” She has been diagnosed with irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disorder that affects one of the ventricles, potentially … Read more
A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the “keto diet,” which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose. The strategy fell out of favor … Read more
The AI model was more efficient at detecting signatures of atrial septal defect (ASD) in electrocardiograms (ECG) than traditional methods. Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and Keio University in Japan have developed a deep learning artificial intelligence model to screen electrocardiogram (ECG) for signs … Read more
Amid the growing incidence of heart diseases, the menace of heart failure is also rising. According to a recent report by the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), in India, Heart failure is responsible for 1.8 million hospitalisations every year. The report also revealed that in the APAC region, heart failure patient clinical outcomes vary … Read more
They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; knowing which preventive treatment to administer to which patient could undoubtedly up that yield. Now, an international research team led by Osaka University has identified an important treatment target that could help prevent patients from developing a serious heart condition in the … Read more
Editor’s Note:The Case Challenge series includes difficult-to-diagnose conditions, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians but are nonetheless important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills using the following patient scenario and corresponding questions. If you have a case that you would like to suggest for a future Case Challenge, … Read more