Introduction Fibrosing mediastinitis (FM) is a rare condition characterized by the proliferation of fibrotic tissue in the mediastinum, presenting as a concentrated mass or diffuse infiltration., Clinical conditions can range from benignity to obstruction of critical mediastinal structures, such as vessels, airways, and the esophagus. Common complaints are cough, dyspnea, recurrent pulmonary infection, hemoptysis, and pleuritic pain. Pericardial involvement is not frequently reported in the literature. In this article, we describe a rare case of major pericardial effusion with cardiac […]

Abstract Background Chemotherapy for breast cancer is associated with serious cardiovascular complications such as heart failure. The left ventricular ejection fraction is the main parameter used to assess systolic function in these patients. However, the occurrence of diastolic dysfunction may precede that of systolic dysfunction. Objectives To evaluate left ventricle diastolic and systolic functions in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy using anthracyclines. Methods This observational, longitudinal, analytical, and prospective study included 62 women with breast cancer aged 21–75 years […]

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