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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46278
2024-03-28T14:35:35ZCase number 2 : infective endocarditis in a patient with tetralogy of fallot
https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46365
Title: Case number 2 : infective endocarditis in a patient with tetralogy of fallot
Authors: Grech, Gabriella
Abstract: Mr. FG is a 29-year-old man from Fgura. He is a known case of Tetralogy of Fallot and mitral valve replacement (double-disc prosthetic valve), and presented at Accident and Emergency with a headache and fever. Following history, examination and investigations it was found that the patient was suffering from Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis. He was given antibiotics to treat the infection and due to his high risk of recurrence he continued the antibiotics.2014-01-01T00:00:00ZCase number 3 : Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46364
Title: Case number 3 : Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Authors: Xerri, Thelma; Zammit, Daniela
Abstract: A 62-year-old man was admitted in October 2013 due to worsening involuntary movements of his arms and legs. This was confirmed on examination which revealed persistent jerky movements in his left upper limb associated with generalised stiffness and hyperreflexia in his lower limbs. His dystaxia had developed in August 2013 whilst visiting Argentina. An MRI and EEG were consistent with a diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Over the following weeks, he developed rapidly progressive cognitive decline and myoclonus. The patient was eventually placed on palliative care.2014-01-01T00:00:00ZCase number 11 : the complex heart
https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46362
Title: Case number 11 : the complex heart
Authors: Bertuello, Isaac; Baldacchino, Matthew
Abstract: WB, a four-month-old Caucasian baby boy from Mosta was admitted to the paediatric ward in Mater Dei following an incidental finding of dextrocardia, failure to thrive and developing signs of respiratory distress, all indicating possible chronic heart failure. Following examination and testing, baby WB was found to have a double outlet right ventricle, transposition of the great vessels, a VSD with blood mixing, and an element of heart failure. WB is termed to be having a complex heart. The patient is currently not fit for operation and is being managed on feeds to facilitate his growth.2014-01-01T00:00:00ZCase number 10 : Dandy-Walker syndrome
https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46360
Title: Case number 10 : Dandy-Walker syndrome
Authors: Gonzi, Gianluca; Gravino, Gilbert
Abstract: Ms. SA is an 8-year-old known case of Dandy-Walker syndrome managed through supraventricular and infraventricular peritoneal shunts. Having acquired normal developmental milestones till seven years of age, she currently has cognitive impairment, gait abnormality and speech defects following shunt complications.2014-01-01T00:00:00Z