Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ)

Cardiology, Cardiac devices, drug-eluting stents, MD, PhD , Cardiologist, Cardion. Tweets=own opinion. This account doesn’t provide medical advice.

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

Correct answer: B) Nitrates

Nitrates are most commonly associated with postural (orthostatic) hypotension because they cause significant venodilation, reducing venous return (preload). This effect can be particularly pronounced when the patient suddenly stands.

⬜ Nitrates: prominent postural hypotension
🟨 Alpha-blockers: also classically associated with postural hypotension, especially the first-dose effect
⬛ Beta-blockers: may contribute, but less commonly
🟪 ACE inhibitors: generally have a lower risk
🟩 Calcium channel blockers: can cause hypotension, but postural hypotension is less characteristic

[Dr Ihab Suliman @IhabFathiSulima]

A 20-year-old woman with a history of recurrent unprovoked DVT presents with sudden severe abdominal pain, dyspnea, headache, and confusion.
Within 48 hours, her condition deteriorates dramatically. She develops hypoxemic respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, thrombocytopenia, painful purpuric skin lesions, and shock requiring ICU admission.
What is the diagnosis ⁉️

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

Can we ever stop anticoagulation after successful AF ablation?

ESC 2024: OAC for ≥2 months in everyone, then anticoagulation according to stroke risk — not apparent ablation success

ALONE-AF & OCEAN challenging the dogma👇

OAC = DOAC or VKA

#AFib #Ablation #Anticoagulation

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

@Hragy Some institutions allow PhD candidates to combine research with ongoing clinical work. While this may come with certain challenges, I greatly valued the opportunity to stay closely connected to clinical practice throughout my PhD.

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

Iron deficiency in heart failure: easy to miss, important to treat

🔹 Normal Hb does NOT exclude iron deficiency
🔹 ferritin + TSAT
🔹 IV iron improves symptoms/QoL — I
🔹 Reduces HF hospitalizations —IIa
🔹 Mortality benefit Not proven

#HeartFailure #Cardiology #HFrEF #ESC

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

#Voyager #Voyager1 #Voyager2 #NASA #Interstellar #Space #Astronomy #Science #DeepSpace #SolarSystem #Cosmos #Universe #SpaceExploration #STEM #DidYouKnow

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

#cardiology #algebra

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

👉 In 2026, LAAC has shifted from a “competing therapy” to a patient-specific alternative, with outcomes highly dependent on baseline bleeding risk and clinical context.

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

LAAC vs Anticoagulation in AF (2026): current Synthesis https://t.co/VpZ3huV8pE

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

@Hragy @AhmadEidxyz This is the idea of “lay first responder model” https://t.co/jdtiXPbn2f

[Mounir Basalus (Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ) @Basalus]

Failed stunt #arrogance

Arrogance + stupidity = confident ignorance

[Hany Ragy @Hragy]

Whoa the lithotripsy is getting lithotripsied today?
#TCT2025 @CRF
Us players with CB ‘s and OPN ‘s are having an I told you so moment now!

[Hany Ragy @Hragy]

f, 74, BMI 23, resistant systolic hypertension, 200 on Telmisartan 80, HCTZ 25 and amlodipine 5.
Added Spironolactone 25 mg, patient nearly fainted next day!
Now on monotherapy Aldactone 25 for second week, what is this?

[إنجازات مصر 🇪🇬 @engazatmasr2020]

Happy new year Egyptians 🇪🇬❤️

[John P Erwin III MD MBA MACC (#BigPoppy ) @HeartOTXHeartMD]

“My command is this:

Love each other as I have loved you.”

-John 15:12