Outcome and Follow-up
After approximately two weeks of treatment, the patient was discharged
with well-controlled blood pressure, reduced levels of blood glucose,
lipids, and uric acid compared to prior levels, as well as normalized
blood creatinine concentrations (Table 1). The transthoracic
echocardiography at discharge showed a left ventricular end-diastolic
internal diameter of 63 mm, a left ventricular end-diastolic volume of
204 ml, and an ejection percentage of 34%. There were no signs of
thrombus formation in the left ventricular apical area (Figure 4B).
Patients continue to receive regular follow-up. One year after
discharge, the patient’s blood pressure and blood glucose were well
controlled, and symptoms of chest tightness, chest pain, and shortness
of breath were relieved compared to the previous period. Additionally,
there was no aggravation of skin hardness.