Cardiovascular Diseases

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening medical condition characterized by the sudden blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs, usually by blood clots originating from deep veins in the legs or pelvis. Pulmonary embolism accounts for up to 10% of intra-hospital mortality. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease after heart attack […]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a significant and often underdiagnosed cardiac condition, especially in younger populations. A tragic case of a 17-year-old boy collapsing during a basketball game underscores the importance of understanding this condition. Case Presentation A 17-year-old boy, an active basketball player, suddenly collapsed during a game and was pronounced dead. The autopsy revealed