Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410030
Influence of MRI-Conditional Cardiac Pacemakers on Quality and Interpretability of Images Acquired in 1.5-T Cardiac MRI
Kenichi Yokoyama, Toshiya Kariyasu, Shigehide Kuhara, Masamichi Imai, Rieko Ishimura and Toshiaki Nitatori
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 24, 2015
Purpose: The influence of MRI-conditional cardiac pacemakers on the quality and interpretability of images acquired in cardiac MRI (CMR) examinations was retrospectively investigated. Materials and methods: The subjects in this study were 12 patients (7 men and 5 women, mean age: 68.4 +/- 8.7 years) with MRI-conditional cardiac pacemakers who underwent CMR examinations at our institution between July 2013 and December 2014....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410029
An Unlikely Cause of Atrial Fibrillation-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Phentermine, A Diet pill
Sunny-Skye Keppel and Philip Varriale
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 19, 2015
We present a case of an unusual cause of atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy, which is a diet pill, known as phentermine. This medication used for weight loss and can function as a stimulant is intended for short-term use but when taken for an extensive period of time can become a significant risk factor for developing arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510005
Epidemiology of Volleyball Related Injuries in the Young Athlete
Gerardo E Miranda, Manuel Mas, Deric Lopez, Carlos Perez and William Micheo
Article Type: Epidemiologic Study | First Published: April 24, 2015
Volleyball is a worldwide sport played by approximately 200 million people. It is played at different levels of competition, and organizations, starting from youth to the professional level. Young athletes get involved early in club leagues and interscholastic competition. Volleyball is currently among the most popular club sports in the United States and Puerto Rico....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510004
Mosh Pit Injuries: A Case Series of Avulsion Fractures in 2 Adolescents
Muhammad Waseem, Sabeeda Kadavath, Swathi Sethuram, Husayn Al-Husayni and Gerard Devas
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 17, 2015
Apophyseal avulsion fractures are almost exclusive to the adolescent population. It has been commonly associated with sports injuries. In our case reports, we identify two cases of these apophyseal avulsion fractures with no history of routine physical activity. In the context of our patients, identifying causation of hip pain was essential to understanding the mechanism of any trauma resulting in fractures. The adolescents presented in this case series reported a history of mosh pit activity af...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510002
Becoming a Mom: Improving Birth Outcomes through a Community Collaborative Prenatal Education Model
Nikki Keene Woods and Amy Chesser
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: May 02, 2015
Purpose: Maternal/infant health outcome disparities continue to exist within the United States despite years of research and intervention. The need for collaborative community-based efforts was identified as an important strategy to improve birth outcomes. Objective: Evaluate the impact of a group prenatal education curriculum at increasing maternal health knowledge and decreasing negative maternal/infant health outcomes....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410028
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Prolong QT Interval and Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia
Dhavalkumar Patel and Rajendrakumar Patel
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 13, 2015
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCMP), also known as apical ballooning syndrome or stress induced cardiomyopathy, is characterized by left ventricular mid and/or apical wall motion abnormality in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. TCMP is a disorder of left ventricular myocardial contractility, and rarely associated with serious cardiac conduction abnormalities....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410027
Asymptomatic Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm
Norliza Othman, Alwi Mohamed Yunus, Raad H. Mohiaddin and Masliza Mahmod
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 11, 2015
We report a patient with asymptomatic left atrial appendage aneurysm. Cardiac magnetic resonance was performed to further delineate the aneurysm, and the patient underwent successful surgical resection....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510006
Effect of Placement Techniques on Sealant Efficacy
Apa Juntavee, Niwut Juntavee, Jiranan Paleekoup, Phillip Millstein and Behrouz Abedian
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 11, 2015
It is shown that sealant bondage to occlusal areas, a key factor in success and effectiveness of dental sealants, can be greatly influenced by the placement technique used in such operations....