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Hypercholesterolemia or high blood cholesterol level is common in medical practice, but not all cases are equal. Some individuals may have a transient spike in cholesterol due to dietary indiscretions or a secondary cause. In contrast, others may carry a… Read More »High Cholesterol: Distinguishing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) from Common Hyperlipidemia
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), a severe inflammatory condition affecting the small blood vessels, can arise from various causes, including medications. One medication linked to LCV is Amiodarone, a widely used antiarrhythmic, known for its efficacy in managing cardiac arrhythmias such as… Read More »Amiodarone-induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV)
Acute vs Chronic Unilateral Leg Swelling Categorizing the swelling process as acute or chronic is an essential first step in the diagnostic approach to unilateral leg swelling. Acute causes These are typically associated with sudden onset and rapid progression of… Read More »Unilateral Leg Swelling: Differential Diagnosis and Case Studies
Introduction Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is a condition that often affects patients with heart failure, particularly those with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF). The pathophysiology of FMR is complex, primarily involving left ventricular remodeling and dysfunction. This remodeling leads… Read More »The impact of heart failure optimal medical therapy (OMT) and CRT on functional mitral valve regurgitation
Can Amiodarone cause nephropathy (nephrotoxicity)? Amiodarone, a medication widely recognized for its numerous side effects, can lead to severe and even life-threatening conditions such as pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and thyrotoxicity. This drug may also impact the kidneys, but Amiodarone-induced nephropathy… Read More »Amiodarone-induced nephropathy: A case study
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Westmead