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A 72-year-old woman with a prosthetic aortic valve and intracranial hemorrhage

Article Abstract:

A 72-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital because of weight loss, headaches, dizziness, disorientation, slurred speech and agitation. She had received an artificial heart valve five years before to replace her aortic valve. She also had a history of coronary artery disease and had received a coronary bypass. During her hospital stay, she developed cardiogenic shock and had to be placed on a ventilator. She eventually died and an autopsy revealed a blood clot on her artificial heart valve. Most patients take anticoagulants to prevent this, but her doctor had stopped her warfarin three weeks before admission.

Thrombosis, Heart valve prosthesis, Artificial heart valves

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Case 29-2004: A 75-year-old woman with acute onset of chest pain followed by fever

Article Abstract:

Dr. Claudia U. Chae, a 75-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of chest pain followed by fever. The study illustrates the need for continued vigilance by clinicians with respect to the diagnosis of endocarditis and its possible complications.

Middle aged women

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Case 12-2004: a 38-year-old woman with acute onset of pain in the chest

Article Abstract:

A case of the woman with the presence of an acute aortic syndrome occurring in the postpartum period is discussed. A study is required to define more clearly the characteristics of thickening of the aortic wall and to guide further management.

United States, Cardiovascular diseases, Diagnosis, Risk factors, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications

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