Background: Acute myocardial infarction in young adults is an increasingly important cardiovascular condition with substantial clinical, psychosocial and socioeconomic implications. Although traditionally associated with older age, premature coronary artery disease is reported am...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1382
Myopericarditis is an inflammatory disease affecting both the pericardial sac and the myocardium. Its presentation is typically similar to pericarditis syndrome, with myocardial involvement being more subtle or secondary in nature. Distinguishing between myopericarditis and myoca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1279
Aims: Intense and prolonged sports activities lead to cardiovascular adaptations known as "athlete's heart." Our study aimed to explore the echocardiographic characteristics of athlete's heart in North African soccer players. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted by the N...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1259
Iatrogenic coronary dissection is a mechanical rupture of a coronary wall during coronary angiography or angioplasty. It is a rare but serious complication that can rapidly lead to the death of the patient. We report the case of a young 35 year old patient with only active smokin...
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke fivefold, while other systemic embolisms are less common. The incidence of myocardial infarction due to coronary embolism ranges between 4-5%. Atrial fibrillation related coronary embolism remains an underappreciated cause of acute...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1233