Background: Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a rare dilation of the coronary arteries, with an incidence of 0.3%–5%. It is most often caused by atherosclerosis and may present with complications such as thrombotic occlusion and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Case Summary: We rep...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1321
Introduction: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young patients without conventional vascular risk factors. Methods: We report the case of a 38-year-old man admitted with a superficial right sylvian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1322
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic condition impacting not only joints but also various organs, with potential life-threatening consequences, particularly involving the heart. Pericardial damage is a prevalent cardiovascular manifestation that generally responds well to anti-infl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1303