Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of vasculitis, which is marked by chronic inflammation within the arterial walls, leading to potentially severe and life-threatening complications such as aortic aneurysms, dissections, ruptures, and vision loss. Vague symptoms like cephalgia, thoracic discomfort, malaise, visual disturbances, and

Introduction Cardiac myxomas predominantly occur in adults between the third and sixth decades of life and are commonly found in the left atrium near the fossa ovalis. While sporadic cases are more frequent, familial myxomas may present as multiple tumors with a higher recurrence risk. Clinical symptoms arise due to embolism, intracardiac obstructi

Welcome to another insightful episode from MedSynapse! In this expert-led session, we are joined by renowned physician Dr. Ketan Mehta, who presents an in-depth discussion on Hypertension in the Geriatric Population—a condition increasingly prevalent and often complex in elderly patients. Key Highlights: Unique challenges of diagnosing and managing

When every second counts, how do emergency physicians distinguish a heart attack from other causes of chest pain? In this fast-paced and informative interview, Dr. Ankur Masani, MD in Emergency Medicine from Vadodara, Gujarat, walks us through how chest pain is assessed in the ER—from triage to ECG to intervention. Learn about the critical red flag

Introduction The Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the world’s largest religious mass gathering, drawing millions annually (1). To prevent potential outbreaks, mandatory meningococcal meningitis vaccination is required for all local Hajj pilgrims, as overcrowding significantly increases the risk of transmitti

Hello, and a warm welcome to MedX, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of medicine. FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Atrasentan for IgA Nephropathy The FDA has granted accelerated approval to atrasentan for adults with primary IgA nephropathy at risk of rapid progression. The Phase III ALIGN trial demonstrated that atra

A 38-year-old woman with a history of tobacco abuse and oral contraceptive use presented to the emergency department with transient vision loss in her right eye that lasted for 30 minutes. She experienced a second episode of visual disturbance that respected her horizontal meridian. Prior to these events, she had developed a non-productive cough fo

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive and complex condition characterized by elevated pressure in the pulmonary arteries, ultimately leading to right heart strain and failure if untreated. This increased pressure forces the right ventricle to work harder to pump blood into the lungs, which initially leads to right ventricular hypertrophy and

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading global cause of death, accounting for approximately 18 million fatalities annually, along with a comparable number of nonfatal events. Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol contributes significantly to the risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. While statins have prov