Manejo exitoso de perforación coronaria Ellis III y de lesión bifurcada compleja de la arteria coronaria derecha en un paciente con anatomía coronaria de alto riesgo. Reporte de un caso

Complex coronary lesions represent challenging findings for percutaneous coronary intervention and potentially lead to complications during their approach. We present the case of a patient with decompensated heart failure of ischemic origin who presented multiple complex lesions on coronary angiography. The initial approach to the marginal artery was complicated by a severe coronary perforation that was satisfactorily resolved and in the second moment, a bifurcation lesion of the right coronary artery was successfully treated using the inverted Culotte technique.Las lesiones coronarias complejas representan hallazgos desafiantes para la intervención coronaria percutánea y potencialmente exponen a complicaciones durante su abordaje. Reportamos el caso de un paciente con falla cardíaca descompensada de etiología isquémica que en la angiografía coronaria presentó múltiples lesiones complejas. El abordaje inicial de la arteria marginal se complicó con una perforación coronaria severa que se trató con éxito; en un segundo momento se abordó satisfactoriamente una lesión en bifurcación de la coronaria derecha con técnica de Culotte invertido

Non-valvular infective endocarditis associated with central venous catheter bloodstream infection: a case report

Non-valvular Infective endocarditis (IE) is exceedingly rare; however, its incidence has risen in tandem with the increased usage of intracardiac devices and the growing prevalence of risk factors associated with IE. We present a clinical case involving an 18-year-old patient with IE occurring at an atypical location, concomitant with central venous catheter bloodstream infection. The patient underwent targeted antibiotic therapy but ultimately required surgical resection of the vegetation due to multiple risk factors associated with a poor prognosis. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a low threshold of suspicion for IE and emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance regarding non-valvular tissues hosting foreign bodies. These less common locations pose a risk for vegetation development. Additionally, we underscore the pivotal role of 3D echocardiography tools in anatomically characterizing the vegetation, including dimensions, implantation area, and related anatomy. These tools provide realistic images that facilitate informed decision-making. Furthermore, the timely selection of surgical intervention in patients at elevated risk of therapeutic failure is a cornerstone in effective management.Non-valvular Infective endocarditis (IE) is exceedingly rare; however, its incidence has risen in tandem with the increased usage of intracardiac devices and the growing prevalence of risk factors associated with IE. We present a clinical case involving an 18-year-old patient with IE occurring at an atypical location, concomitant with central venous catheter bloodstream infection. The patient underwent targeted antibiotic therapy but ultimately required surgical resection of the vegetation due to multiple risk factors associated with a poor prognosis. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a low threshold of suspicion for IE and emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance regarding non-valvular tissues hosting foreign bodies. These less common locations pose a risk for vegetation development. Additionally, we underscore the pivotal role of 3D echocardiography tools in anatomically characterizing the vegetation, including dimensions, implantation area, and related anatomy. These tools provide realistic images that facilitate informed decision-making. Furthermore, the timely selection of surgical intervention in patients at elevated risk of therapeutic failure is a cornerstone in effective management

Endocarditis infecciosa no valvular asociada a infección del torrente sanguíneo por catéter venoso central: reporte de caso

Non-valvular Infective endocarditis (IE) is exceedingly rare; however, its incidence has risen in tandem with the increased usage of intracardiac devices and the growing prevalence of risk factors associated with IE. We present a clinical case involving an 18-year-old patient with IE occurring at an atypical location, concomitant with central venous catheter bloodstream infection. The patient underwent targeted antibiotic therapy but ultimately required surgical resection of the vegetation due to multiple risk factors associated with a poor prognosis. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a low threshold of suspicion for IE and emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance regarding non-valvular tissues hosting foreign bodies. These less common locations pose a risk for vegetation development. Additionally, we underscore the pivotal role of 3D echocardiography tools in anatomically characterizing the vegetation, including dimensions, implantation area, and related anatomy. These tools provide realistic images that facilitate informed decision-making. Furthermore, the timely selection of surgical intervention in patients at elevated risk of therapeutic failure is a cornerstone in effective management.La endocarditis infecciosa (EI) no valvular es extremadamente infrecuente; sin embargo, su incidencia ha au-mentado paralelamente al incremento del uso de dispositivos intracardiacos y a la creciente prevalencia de factores de riesgo asociados a la EI. Se presenta un caso clínico de un paciente de 18 años con EI en una locali-zación atípica, concomitante con infección del torrente sanguíneo por catéter venoso central. El paciente fue sometido a un tratamiento antibiótico específico, pero finalmente requirió la resección quirúrgica de la vege-tación debido a múltiples factores de riesgo asociados a un mal pronóstico. Este caso resalta la importancia de mantener un umbral bajo de sospecha de EI y hace hincapié en la necesidad de una mayor vigilancia de los tejidos no valvulares que albergan cuerpos extraños. Estas localizaciones menos frecuentes suponen un riesgo para el desarrollo de vegetación. Asimismo, subrayamos el papel fundamental de las herramientas de ecocardiografía tridimensional en la caracterización anatómica de la vegetación, incluidas las dimensiones, el área de implantación y la anatomía relacionada. Estas herramientas proporcionan imágenes realistas que facilitan la toma de decisiones informadas. Además, la selección oportuna de la intervención quirúrgica en pacientes con alto riesgo de fracaso terapéutico es una piedra angular en el manejo eficaz

Successful management of Ellis III coronary perforation and complex bifurcation lesion of the right coronary artery in a patient with high- risk coronary anatomy. A case report

Complex coronary lesions represent challenging findings for percutaneous coronary intervention and potentially lead to complications during their approach. We present the case of a patient with decompensated heart failure of ischemic origin who presented multiple complex lesions on coronary angiography. The initial approach to the marginal artery was complicated by a severe coronary perforation that was satisfactorily resolved and in the second moment, a bifurcation lesion of the right coronary artery was successfully treated using the inverted Culotte technique.Complex coronary lesions represent challenging findings for percutaneous coronary intervention and potentially lead to complications during their approach. We present the case of a patient with decompensated heart failure of ischemic origin who presented multiple complex lesions on coronary angiography. The initial approach to the marginal artery was complicated by a severe coronary perforation that was satisfactorily resolved and in the second moment, a bifurcation lesion of the right coronary artery was successfully treated using the inverted Culotte technique

Do migrant remittances promote human capital formation? Evidence from 89 developing countries

The few published empirical studies on the effect of migrant remittances on educational attainments are roughly based on cross-sectional microdata from household surveys. This paper applies the generalised method of moments (GMM) estimator on aggregate level data from 1970 to 2010 in five-year intervals to examine the impact of migrant remittances on human capital formation in 89 developing countries. The estimation results show that, on average, an increase in migrant remittance inflows by 1% is associated with a 2% rise in years of schooling at both the secondary and tertiary levels. This suggests that migrant remittances have the potential to relax liquidity constraints and generate spillover effects that facilitate more schooling opportunities in remittance-receiving countries