Publications by authors named "Andrea Caudill"
Rechallenging Patients With Fluoropyridine-Induced Coronary Vasospasm: 5 Success Stories.
JACC Case Rep
August 2025
Patients on fluoropyrimidines (5-fluorouracil, capecitabine) for solid organ cancers typically present with chest pain syndromes due to drug-induced coronary vasospasm. Given the potential for life-threatening ischemia, emergent evaluation is warranted. We propose the following approach for diagnosis and management when encountering these patients in inpatient/emergency settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare potential complication in the peripartum period.
Case Summary: A 27-year-old nulliparous woman presented for elective induction at 41 weeks' gestation. Due to nonreassuring fetal heart tracing, the patient underwent emergent caesarean section complicated by pulseless electrical activity arrest secondary to suspected amniotic fluid embolism after fetus delivery.
Article Synopsis
- Women are historically underrepresented in cardiology and its subspecialties, and research on this topic has been limited.
- A study using ACGME data from 2013 to 2023 found that while there has been an increase in female representation in some areas of cardiology, it still remains the least represented specialty among women when compared to internal medicine subspecialties.
- Moving forward, it’s essential to acknowledge progress while continuing efforts to create a supportive environment for attracting and mentoring female trainees in cardiology.