M. Akrim

Heart Failure Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis

M. Akrim, S. Jourani, A. Chachi & M. EL. Hattaoui · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints. Extra-articular features are very common. We report a case of RA first diagnosed after an episode of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the evolution of left ventricular function after conventional treatme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2022/v15i330157

Transient Biventricular Dysfunction Following Pericardiocentesis for Cardiac Tamponade

M. Akrim, B. Dihi, M. Camara, M. El Jamili, S. El Karimi, D. Benzarouel & M. El Hattaoui · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2022

Pericardial decompression syndrome (PDS) is an unusual, potentially fatal complication that occurs after pericardial drainage for cardiac tamponade. either by needle pericardiocentesis or surgical pericardiostomy. It manifests with paradoxical hemodynamic deterioration and/or pul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2022/v15i330156