Gender differences in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are widely recognised. Women may present with ACS at an older age and with a different cardiovascular risk profile, including higher prevalences of hypertension, diabetes, and renal insufficiency in many cohorts. They may also h...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i4565
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cardiovascular emergency associated with a significant risk of mortality and short- and long-term cardiovascular complications. The heterogeneity of clinical presentation necessitates early risk stratification to identify high-risk patient...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3563
Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by a malformation syndrome involving typical facial dysmorphism, psychomotor retardation, and visceral anomalies, particularly cardiac and gastrointestinal anomalies. We report the case of a 17-year-old adolescent with Kabu...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3559
High-degree atrioventricular block (HD-AVB) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Its occurrence is associated with increased haemodynamic instability and mortality. This study aimed to assess the incidence, clinical charac...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i4570
Background: Prosthetic valve dysfunction is a clinically important complication of valve replacement, with potentially serious haemodynamic, thromboembolic and infectious consequences. Its assessment requires evaluation of the clinical presentation, prosthetic valve haemodynamics...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i4567
Functional mitral stenosis may occur when transmitral flow is impaired in the absence of intrinsic mitral valve disease. We report a case of apparent mitral stenosis associated with severe aortic regurgitation and postoperative resolution after aortic valve replacement. A 54-year...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3557