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ArticleCureus2024

Complex Cardiovascular Morbidities in Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Raul Alba, Soroush Omidvarnia, Jared J Bies, Tim Carlson, Qusay Alfaori, Thwe Htay

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Raul AlbaInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Soroush OmidvarniaMedicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Jared J BiesInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Tim CarlsonInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Qusay AlfaoriInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Thwe HtayMedical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case emphasizes the complexity of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), the need for a collaborative approach from specialists, and a closer look at the various cardiovascular complexities associated with this syndrome. While current treatments focus on managing symptoms, ongoing genetic research offers hope for more favorable outcomes. Further studies are crucial to gauge the effectiveness of these treatments for PWS patients. We detail a patient with a complex medical history of PWS, further complicated by congenital heart disease with Eisenmenger's syndrome, diabetes mellitus, pulmonary hypertension, venous insufficiency, hypothyroidism, and hyperlipidemia. Reported in this study is a compilation of clinical data as well as suggestions from several medical specialists in applying a multifaceted approach to treatment, significantly emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary care and management of patients experiencing a combination of various medical issues with an emphasis on cardiovascular complications.

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cardio vascular diseaseeisenmenger syndromemulti-disciplinary teamsprader-willi syndromepws

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PMID38646247
PMCPMC11031429

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