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Lupus Myocarditis Presenting as Global Heart Failure: Case Report

A. En-Nasery, A. Boucetta, M. HABOUB & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2024

Context: Myocarditis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It involves inflammation of the cardiac muscle, which can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocardial dysfunction. Early recognition and approp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1226

Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Post-myocardial Infarction

M. Rahmi, F. Merzouk, A. El Ouarradi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation have been demonstrated for several years by various studies showing a 25-35% reduction in mortality, fewer complications and improved physical capabilities and quality of life. In this article, we describe the beneficial effect of cardiac re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i4435

Cardiac Rehabilitation after BENTALL Surgery: Case Report with Literature Review

M. Rahmi, F. Merzouk, A. El Ouarradi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation is designed to improve cardiovascular health in patients with cardiovascular diseases and is recommended by guidelines as Class IA. In cardiac surgery, cardiac rehabilitation is associated with a lower 2-year mortality. The aim of the present ed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i4433

Sarcoidosis with Cardiac Localization: About 03 Cases

M. Rahmi, F. Merzouk, A. El Ouarradi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Background: Cardiac involvement in sarcoidosis is a serious localization that needs to be recognized, that’s why we report three cases of cardiac sarcoidosis, each with a different clinical presentation. Case Presentation:  In the first patient, cardiac involvement was revealed b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i4432

Left Intraventricular Myxoma: About Two Cases

M. Rahmi, F. Merzouk, A. Elouarradi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2024

Myxoma is a rare benign primary cardiac tumor, which can cause vascular complications. Neurological symptoms may precede or accompany the diagnosis of systemic embolization myxoma, most often occurring in the cerebral circulation. We report two cases of myxoma, one of which was c...

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Clinical and Echocardiography Characteristics of in-situ Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis in Morocco: Case Series about 4 Patients

Haless Kamal, Jama Dounia, Boucetta Abdoullah, R. HABBAL, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azouzi, G. Benouna, S. AROUS & M. HABOUB · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Background: Thromboembolic disease is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death. In recent years, several lines of evidence have indicated the possibility of de novo thrombus generation in pulmonary arteries without deep vein thrombus (DVT) in the lower extremities. Pulmona...

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Cavoatrial Thrombus Revealing a Renal Cell Carcinoma

A. El Adaoui, I. Tlohi, H. Bendahou, R. HABBAL, H. Lachhab & M. Graiouid · International Research Journal of Oncology · 2021

Renal carcinoma is a tumor with high metatstatic risk, compromising its prognosis, often fatal. Involvement in the inferior vena cava is present in 15-20% of metastatic locations with the possibility of intracavitary cardiac extension in 5%. The circumstance of discovery of this...

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Unveiling Metastasis through Pericardial Effusion: A Clinical Case of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Badr Abdalani, Omar MOUFID, Abdellah Boucetta, Meriam AMRI & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Pericardial effusion, characterized by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity, can result from various etiologies, including malignancies. Neoplastic pericardial effusion is particularly concerning, often serving as an early marker of cancer recurrence and complicating clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1248

Pheochromocytoma as a Cause of Decompensated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Rare Case Report

A. Boucetta, I. EL Fakihi, A. Ennaciri, M. HABOUB & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2024

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumour derived from chromaffin cells that produce catecholamines. The classical clinical triad is characterised by headaches, palpitations and sweating. Our patient presented initially with severe dilated cardiomyopathy and acute...

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Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Associated to Severe Mitral Stenosis: Review and Case Report

I. Tlohi, B. Nassour, F. Essadqi, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Pulmonary aneurysms are rare abnormalities of the pulmonary vessels that are often associated with pulmonary hypertension. However, the occurrence and treatment of this pathology are still unclear. A 33-year-old patient with a medical history of transcutaneous mitral commissuroto...

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Predictors of Rehospitalization in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure a Single Center Study in Moroccan Patients

A. Couissi, Y. Ettagmouti, A. Boutaleb, T. Ettachfini & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Chronic heart failure (HF) is a major problem of public health in Morocco with few studies exploring HF particularities in this country where the prevalence of HF is estimated to be around 2.2%. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between frequency of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3332

A Rare Case of Simultaneous Both-side Heart Valvular Infective Endocarditis on Ventricular Septal Defect

M. Njie, P. M. Mulendele, Med Sidi Boutar, N. Mahoungou Mackonia & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

IE is a rare pathology with an annual incidence of approximately 10 cases/100,000 inhabitants and in spite of staphylococci pathogens, streptococci are the most involved pathogens, acute articular rheumatism remains the most frequent etiology in developing countries. It can attac...

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Hydatid Cyst of the Interventricular Septum Case Report and Literature Review

S. Zenouaki, M. Njie, H. Choukrani, A. Med Reda Altimmi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2022

Hydatidosis is a frequent pathology which is still endemic in the kingdom of Morocco. Cardiac localization of hydatid cysts is rare representing 0.5 to 2% of all clinical forms of this condition. Hydatid cysts are usually observed in the left ventricle whilst interventricular sep...

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Cardiac Hydatid Cyst in the Right Ventricle: Uncommon Localization of Atypical Chest Pain

Abdelmajid El Adaoui, Ahmed El Adaoui, Youssef Ettaoumi, R. Benmalek & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2021

Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection, often disseminated, common in breeding countries with contact with dogs. Caused by cysts containing larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosis pulmonary localization is the most frequent followed by hepatic damage, cardiac extension is in...

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A Rare Case of Adult-onset Still's Disease Revealed by Acute Myopericarditis

A. El-Adaoui, R. Benmalek, H. Choukrani, A. Errami & R. HABBAL · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2021

Background: Still's disease in adults is a systemic inflammatory pathology of unknown aetiology, characterized by clinical manifestations associating feverish peaks, arthritis or arthtralgia, transient rashes and hyperferritinemia. Currently, this disease remains a multisystemic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i430144

Cardiac Sarcoidosis Leading to Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report of Fatal Ventricular Fibrillation in a 45-Year-Old Male

S. EJJEBLI, A. ALTIMIMI, I. Rezzouk, A. ELMAHI, G. Benouna & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare but serious manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis, affecting the heart muscle and leading to significant morbidity and mortality. We report the case of a 45-year-old male with a decade-long history of systemic sarcoidosis, who was admitted with sympt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1282

Acute Limb Ischemia as a Complication of Early Infectious Endocarditis Following Surgical Closure of an Atrial Septal Defect: Case Analysis and Literature Review

A. Boucetta, S. Hamady, O. Saleh, S. AROUS, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Background: This study reports the case of a 47-year-old woman who presented with acute pain and coldness in the left lower limb, occurring 5 months after a surgical closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD). Initial examination suggested acute limb ischemia. Methods: Doppler ultr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i4444

Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients with Ischemic Stroke Associated with Atrial Fibrillation at Ibn Rochd University Hospital: A Study about 60 Cases

A. El Bouazizi, F. Essadqi, L. Afendi, A. El Aiassi, M. Habboub & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2024

This study aims to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients presenting with ischemic stroke associated with atrial fibrillation at Ibn Rochd University Hospital. We studied 60 patients admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of ischemic...

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Rare Case of Right Ventricular Perforation during Pericardiocentesis: A Case Report

O. Moufid, B. Abdalani, I. Abbassi, M. BOUZIANE, M. Bennouna & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Iatrogenic cardiac injuries are potential complications arising from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, including interventions like cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation ­­[1,2]. Pericardial tamponade can occur, with a preval...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2414

Infective Endocarditis Revealing Laubry Pezzi Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

H. Choukrani, Y. Hamine, G. Bennani, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Background: Infective endocarditis is still a frequent, life-threatening condition, despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. It can occur in a healthy heart, but more often in a pathological heart, as the congenital heart disease without surgery, or with a residual shunt or p...

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Acute Myocardial Infarction Revealing a Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report

Y. Hamine, T. Ettachfini, A. Elamraoui, M. Rochd, M. G. Bennouna & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Acute myocardial infarction is usually seen in the setting of atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors. One of the rare causes of AMI in young patients is polycythemia vera. We report the case of 38-year-old male with a history of tobacco use, who presented with constricti...

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Concomitant Pericardial Effusion and Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

H. Choukrani, S. Abouradi, Y. Ettagmouti, Y. Hamine, K. Boumlik & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Background: Association of pulmonary embolism and pericardial effusion is rarely described in the literature, it is associated in the majority of cases with a neoplastic origin followed by a tuberculous origin. Within the limits of our research, no cases of lupus associated with...

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Ischemic Ventricular Septal Defect: Two Rare Cases

S. Abouradi, H. Choukrani, K. Chawki, S. AROUS, G. Benouna & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Introduction: Interventricular septal rupture occurring in the acute phase of a myocardial infarction is a rare complication, its incidence varies between 1 and 2%. We present the observation of two patients with myocardial infarction complicated by apical rupture of the interven...

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Diastolic Valvular Regurgitation in Patient with Complete Atrio-ventricular Block

A. El-Adaoui, A. Asklou, A. Errami, I. Inouamou, S. AROUS & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2022

Mitral regurgitation in conduction disorders is a rare feature of functional valve regurgitation. In patients with high-grade atrioventricular block, the onset of ventricular ejection may shift with atrial telesystole; in this case, the rise in left ventricular filling pressure a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2022/v11i230192

Idiopathic Pericardial Tamponade in the Absence of Predisposing Factors: A Diagnostic Conundrum and Therapeutic Approach

Badr Abdalani, Omar MOUFID, Ibtissam Charkaoui, Abdellah Boucetta, M. GH. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2024

Pericardial effusion, while not uncommon, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly when presenting as tamponade, especially in young individuals without identifiable risk factors. We present a compelling case of a 19-year-old with acute dyspnea ultima...

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Isolated Tricuspid Valve Libman-sacks Endocarditis in Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Rare Case Report and Literatures Review

H. Charif, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE), characterized by the formation of verrucous vegetations, is a typical cardiac manifestation of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It primarily leads to cardiac valve lesions. The mos...

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Ramadan and Coronary Artery Disease A Comparative Study

S. Abouradi, H. Choukrani, A. Maaroufi, K. Chawki, S. Arrous, G. Benouna & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Background: Ramadan fasting is a religious obligation for Muslims, and data on the effects of fasting on cardiovascular disease are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Moroccan patients during Ramadan. Methods: We conducted a...

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Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Potential Threat during Pregnancy

S. Abouradi, S. Zagdan, K. Badaoui, O. S. Obeidat, A. Asklou, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that can be both clinically and genetically diverse and is a significant factor behind unexpected death and heart failure. Typically, it occurs in the left ventricular ejection pathway, leading to obstruction in the ejection tract. W...

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A Case Report on Libman-sacks Endocarditis Superinfected

S. Zenouaki, M. El. Mousaid, S. Dghoughi, S. Serbout, I. Nouamou, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2021

Libman-Sacks endocarditis is a rare cardiac manifestation systemic lupus erythematosus, in which there is a sterile vegetation in the heart valves. There is a significant risk of infective endocarditis. Our patient was a 63 year old woman with persistent fever with and generalize...

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Ischemic Stroke Revealing a Left Atrial Myxoma and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in a 56-Year-Old Woman

H. Hatim, Z. Hamdani, M. Rochd, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Left atrial myxomas are rare but potentially serious tumors capable of causing systemic embolism and obstructive cardiac symptoms. We report the case of a 56-year-old woman with cardiovascular risk factors who was admitted for an acute ischemic stroke. Investigations revealed a l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1285

From Transient Ischemic Attack to Acute Heart Failure: Unmasking Fabry Disease in a Young Woman with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

S. EJJEBLI, A. ALTIMIMI, A. BOULAHNACH, H. EJJEBLI, S. AROUS, M. HABOUB, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

We report the case of a 20-year-old woman admitted to the cardiology intensive care unit for acute heart failure. Initial evaluations suggested hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed diffuse myocardial fibrosis and features consis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1281

Excessive Trabeculation of the Left Ventricle Revealed by de Novo Heart Failure in Adults: A Clinical Case with a Literature Review

M. Charfo Bacharou, BE. Ovaga, B. Mohammed SIDI, P.M Mulendele, M. Njie, M. HABOUB, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Introduction: Rare cardiomyopathy left ventricle non-compaction (LVNC) or excess trabeculation is an unclassified heart disease related to the cessation of the normal process of myocardial development during the first trimester of pregnancy. Familial forms account for approximate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3420

Pericardial Effusion as an Early Indicator of Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Case Report

Badr Abdalani, Omar MOUFID, Meriem Amri, Saleh Obeidat, A. Assklou, M. GH. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Background: Pericardial effusion, though uncommon, poses a significant threat to patient well-being, particularly when associated with underlying malignancies such as breast cancer recurrence. Timely recognition and intervention are crucial for improved prognosis and patient outc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2379

Non-traumatic Subcapsular Hematoma of the Liver in a Patient under Rivaroxaban: A Rare Clinical Occurrence

B. Abdalani, M. Njie, P. M. Mulendele, A. Zouad, M. HABOUB, G. M Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Direct oral anticoagulants are used in the management and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and other thrombotic diseases including non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The most serious complication of DOAC agents is bleeding, dominated by gastrointestinal hemorrhages, eve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4382

Isolated Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis on an Undiagnosed Congenital Heart Disease in a Young Adult: A Rare Clinical Entity

M. Njie, P. M. Mulendele, M. Selmaoui, M. Jiddou, A. Assklou, M. HABOUB, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Background: Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare condition that accounts for 1.5–2% of all reported cases of endocarditis. Herein, we describe a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis with a fortuitous discover of a congenital heart disease in a young...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4362

Twiddler Syndrome: A Case Report

Y. Hamine, A. Couissi, M. Khalil, H. Choukrani, I. Nouamou, M. G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Background: Pacemaker (PM) devices are increasingly used to treat cardiac conduction abnomality especially in elderly population. Twiddler syndrome (TS) in PM patients is a condition where patient manipulation of a pacemaker leads to its retraction and dysfunction. TS can be extr...

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/ Dysplasia in Adults: A Case Report with Literature Review

B. E. Ovaga, B. Mohammed SIDI, S. I. Harouna, P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, M. HABOUB, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/ dysplasia (ARVC/D) is a cardiomyopathy of genetic origin, caused by abnormalities of desmosomes, characterized on the physiopathological level by a fibro-adipose infiltration replacing the myocardium of the right ventricle and the...

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Exploring Underrated Cardiotoxicity and Neurovascular Implications in a 13-Month-Old Infant Following Accidental MDMA Ingestion: A Case Report and 3-Month Follow-Up

F. El Hachimi, L. Laklalech, S. SAADAOUI, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, O. AISSAOUI, A. DRIGHIL, S. KALOUCH & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) intoxication in children is rare but potentially life-threatening. While neurotoxicity is better documented, cardiotoxicity in infants remains underreported. Case: Seizures in infants can have various causes, including febrile...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1300

STEMI as the Initial Presentation of Polyarteritis Nodosa Associated with Hepatitis B: A Rare Cardiovascular Manifestation

A. MOUNSSIF, B. ELKABLI, Z. MOULAY RCHID, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, EM. BENOUNA, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare necrotizing vasculitis affecting   medium-sized arteries. While cardiac involvement is uncommon, it can lead to severe coronary complications. We report a case of hepatitis B virus-associated PAN (PAN-HBV) revealed by an acute ST-e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61255

Myocardial Infarction Seen Tardively Complicated by Ventricular Septal Rupture Extending to the Right Ventricule: A Dilemmatic Scenario

M. Njie, P. M Mulendele, A. EL Mahi, A. AL Timimi, S. Hayar, A. Assklou, S. AROUS, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is an uncommon but well-recognized mechanical complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Mortality without intervention is 70% in intrahospital at 30 days, and 90% at one year due to cardiogenic shock. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i1400

Cardiac Papillary Fibroelastoma, an Unusual Localization in an Asymptomatic Patient with Lieberkühn Type Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum: A Case Report

M. Njie, Y. Toukami, P. M. Mulendele, H. Charif, Haboub, S. AROUS, G. M. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is histologically a benign endocardial neoplasm. Though CPF has long been reported as the second most common primary cardiac neoplasm, it has since been pulled ahead of cardiac myxomas, largely due to evolving cardiac imaging modalities. We present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4378

Spontaneous Hematoma of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle During Treatment with Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulant: A Rare Clinical Occurrence and Review of the Literature

P. M. Mulendele, S. Halim, M. Njie, M. S. Boutar, A. Assklou, M. HABOUB, G. M. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Vitamin k antagonist anticoagulants (VKAs) and non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are widely used in the treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation and other indications, but both classes of medications carry a risk of potentially serious bleeding. Spontaneous hematoma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4365

Chronic Total Occlusion of Coronary Left Main Artery Supplied by Right Collaterals under Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor Therapy

K. Chawki, E. M. Rochd, M. Selmaoui, A. El Jazouli, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

We report a rare case of a patient who despite being under anti VEGF : Bevacizumab , developed a large coronary collateral circulation completely supplying the chronic total occlusion of left main coronary artery. Bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody was the first potent angiogenic...

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Cardiac Abnormalities in Patients with End-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease

Y. Hamine, S. Hamine, Z. Benamara, M. Zamd, N. Mtioui, S. S. El-Khayat, G. Medkouri, M. Benghanem & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2023

Cardiac involvement is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Therefore, echocardiography is the preferred diagnostic test. Our study aims to describe the different cardiac lesions observed on transthoracic echocardiography and i...

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Complete Atrioventricular Block as a First Presentation of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in a Middle-Aged Male: A Nouvel Clinical Entity

H. Bendahou, M. Njie, Y. Ettagmouti, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is arare inherited cardiac disease that presents with progressive right ventricular (RV) dysfunction due to fibro-fatty replacement of the myocardium and associated with an elevated risk of ventricular arrhythmias...

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Left Main Total Chronic Occlusion in a Patient with Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report of a Rare and Severe Localization of Coronary Artery Disease

A. Fadoul Tahir, H. A. Zahidi, M. Njie, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

The aim of this case report is to draw attention at the potential severity of presentation of these associated pathologies. Prevention through early screening of colorectal cancer in patients with coronary artery disease and vice versa is the guarantee of a better management of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3335

Ischemic Stroke Following Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Inferior Myocardial Infarction: The Third Reported Case

A. Abouriche, H. Bendahou, L. Laklalech, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2022

Background: Ischemic stroke following thrombolysis for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI) is a rare and perplexing complication. We present an intriguing case of ischemic stroke following fibrinolytic therapy with tenecteplase for a STEMI. This is an extremely rare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2022/v11i4303

Lutembacher’s Syndrome: A Case Report from Hospital IBN Rochd of Casablanca, Morocco

B. E. Ovaga, B. Mohammed SIDI, P. M. Mulendele, A. Fadoul, M. Njie, SI. Harouna, M. HABOUB, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Lutembacher syndrome (LS) is a rare clinical entity, associated with acquired mitral stenosis (MS), congenital atrial septal defect (ASD). In the literature, other forms have been described including iatrogenic LS and reverse LS. LS is a condition with a female predominance, and,...

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Bilateral Thrombophilia Discovered in a Young Child Misdiagnosed Initially with Osteoarthritis

P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, B. E. Ovaga, M. HABOUB, A. Arous, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2022

Introduction: The occurrence of venous thrombosis in children is rare, often idiopathic and rarely a known etiology can be found, with sometimes a delay diagnostic in most cases. Method:  We report a case illustrating the difficulties of diagnosing phlebitis and a fairly rare eti...

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MyocardiaI Infarction in Young Patient on Myocardial Bridge Revealed by Ventricular Arrhythmia: A Case Report

P. M. Mulendele, M. Charfo, M. Njie, B. E. Ovaga, A. Salim, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Background: Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital coronary anomaly with normal coronary epicardial artery taking an intra myocardial pathway also described as tunneled artery. This benign anatomical abnormality usually can manifest as an acute coronary syndrome or fatal ventri...

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NSTEMI and Coronary Amyloid Infiltration: Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies in CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca

A. Al-Timimi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, A. El Bouazizi, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2025

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are major cardiovascular emergencies requiring prompt and appropriate management to reduce complications and improve prognosis. We report an unusual case of high-risk non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in a 63-year-old patient w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2025/v14i2489

Cardiac Tamponade Revealing an “APECED Syndrome”, an Unsual Manifestation in a 7-Year-Old Moroccan Girl: A Case Report

M. Njie, A. AL Timimi, P. M Mulendele, H. Charif, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. M Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

Background: APECED or multiple endocrine deficiency autoimmune candidiasis syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the manifestation of autoimmune endocrinopathies in a peculiar sequence during infancy. The clinical diagnosis of APECED requires the presence of at least two of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i7544

Supraventricular Tachy-arrhythmia Revealing an Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricle Cardiomyopathy in An Adolescent: Case Report

B. Mohamed Ghoulame, H. Siyam, P. M. Mulendele, S.M. Obeidat, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease that affects young people. As its name indicates, it carries a risk of ventricular rhythm disturbances and sudden death, particularly during sporting efforts emphasizing the need for early diagnosis of the disea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2411

Pulmonary Infundibular Stenosis Secondary to a Mediastinal Hodgkin Lymphoma Tumor Invasion in a Young Adult Male: What a Rare Occurrence!

P.M Mulendele, I. Rezzouk, M. Njie, M.S Bettar, AL Timimi, A. Assklou, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Introduction: Cardiac involvement is a rare unusual localization of Hodgkin lymphoma, as it’s known that primary lymphomas of the heart are rare. They develop primarily in the right atrium, and extend to the pericardium in about one third of the cases. Pulmonary infundibular sten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2409

Acute Coronary Syndrome Induced by Carbon Monoxide Intoxication: A Case Report

P. M. Mulendele, M. Sidi Boutar, B. E. Ovaga, M. Njie, M. Charfo, S. AROUS, M. G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is the most frequent etiology of toxicological morbidity and mortality in the world. If the neurological manifestations are in the foreground, then cardiovascular signs of myocardial damage by necrosis are possible, which can result in angina, an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4370

A Large Thrombus in Transit within a Patent Foramen Ovale with Massive Pulmonary Embolism : A Rare Case Report

H. Charif, I. Rezzouk, B. E. Ovaga, D. Jama, S. Elmazozi, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Reports of thrombi straddling the patent foramen ovale (PFO) are uncommon occurrences. The development of thrombi within the cardiac chambers poses a greater risk of mortality compared to pulmonary embolism (PE) alone and may necessitate a change in treatment strategy [1]. In thi...

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AA Amyloidosis Secondary to Horton's Disease Complicated by Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Very Challenging Diagnosis and Therapy

M. Njie, P. M. Mulendele, O. Mokni, M. Sidi Boutar, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

AA amyloidosis is a classic and serious complication of many chronic inflammatory processes, whether of infectious, autoimmune, or neoplastic origin. It is frequently complicated by kidney damage, often in the form of a nephrotic syndrome. Giant cell arteritis is a common inflamm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4353

Saccular Ascending Aorta Aneurysm: A Rare Clinical Occurrence

H. Bendahou, M. Njie, S. Zahri, A. Abouriche, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2023

The saccular aneurysm at the level of the ascending aorta is an extremely rare clinical entity, considered as an effusion of part of the aortic circumference. This entity is often asymptomatic, and the pathophysiological mechanism is still poorly understood. We describe two unusu...

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Echocardiographic and Etiopathogenic Features of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Casablanca University Hospital Experience

A. Fadoul Tahir, H. A. Zahidi, M. Njie, S. Zahri, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with a prevalence of 1:500 in the general population, based on the recognition of the phenotype. HCM is defined by the presence of increased left ventricular (LV) wall thickness that is not solely ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4342

A Young Healthy Woman with Supraventricular Tachycardia Reveals an Underlying Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy: A Rare Case Report

A. Fadoul Tahir, M. Njie, P. M. Mulendele, M. Foudail, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

LVNC (left ventricular non-compaction) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy with a reported incidence of 0.05% in adults. It can occur in isolation or affect both ventricles. It’s characterized by prominent LV trabeculae and deep intertrabecular recesses which are filled with bloo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3319

Giant Left Atruim in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease, What Prognosis?

M. Njie, H. Bendahou, P. M. Mulendele, M. B. Charfo, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) remains the most common type of valvular heart disease worldwide. While the prevalence of mitral valve rheumatism is decreasing in industrialized countries, it continues to be endemic in most countries in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Afr...

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Acute Aortic Dissection Masquerading a Rare Type of Congenital Bicuspid Aortic : A Case Report

M. Njie, A. Fadoul Tahir, Boutar M. Sidi, P. M. Mulendele, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2022

Acute aortic dissection on bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) type 0 is a rare especially in young masculine. Risk factors like smoking and intensive sport activities can hasten their apparition especially in non-diagnosed population. Trans thoracic echocardiography is very important in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2022/v11i4297

Serpentine Thrombus of the Right Cavities of the Heart Extending to the Trunk of the Pulmonary Artery Complicating a Uterine Leiomyosarcoma without Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report

L. Laklalech, M. Njie, A. Abourich, M. Belhakim, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, Med G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Serpentine thrombus or snake like floating thrombus of the right-side cavities of the heart is a rare diagnosis. Its an extreme emergency, and is often fatal due to the migration of small thrombus which can completely obstruct the pulmonary trunk. Advanced cancer disease is one o...

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Syncopal Status Revealing a Massive Intracardiac Thrombi Complicated by Pulmonary Embolism

M. Njie, B. E. Ovaga, S. I. Harouna, H. Hatim, M. HABOUB, A. Salim, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition characterized by clinical polymophism making its diagnosis difficult. Syncope as an initial symptom of pulmonary embolism has proven to be a difficult clinical correlation to establish, although described in the literature. It is more...

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Reversible Coronary Spasm Induced by Marcaine Mimicking Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Young Patient: A Case Report

M. Njie, A. El Jazouli, P. M Mulendele, M Charfo, M. HABOUB, A. Salim, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Bupivacaine (marcaine) is a long-acting local anesthetic used for skin infiltration, peripheral nerve blocks, epidural and spinal anesthesia. Its application can lead to cardiovascular complications such as: hypotension, bradycardia, cardiac arrest and toxic myocardial injury. Fe...

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Inverted Takotsubo Syndrome: An Atypical Case in a Young Woman Following an Appendectomy

F. Essadqi, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, D. Bennani, A. El Aiassi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE, S. AROUS, M.G. BENOUNA, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2024

We report a rare case of inverted Takotsubo syndrome in a 24-year-old woman. Takotsubo syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome, is a transient condition characterized by acute and reversible dysfunction of the left ventricle. Cardiac auscultation sh...

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Vasospastic Angina: The Journey to Understanding and Easy Management

P. M Mulendele, M.S Bettar, M. Njie, M.B Charfo, B.E Ovaga, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M.G Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Vasospastic angina (VSA), initially described by Prinzmetal as a form of angina occurring at rest, in the second part of the night and associated with transient changes in repolarization such as ST segment elevation on the electrocardiogram. The phenomenon of coronary spasm can o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2403

Takayasu's Arteritis with Aortic Insufficiency as Initial Presentation: A Case Report

A. Fadoul Tahir, K. Badaoui, A. Boucetta, S. Abouradi, A. Assklou, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Takayasu's disease is the first cause of inflammatory aortitis in young subjects. The disease preferentially affects the women. Takayasu's disease could be a mode of non-specific reaction of the aorta to various infectious or dysimmune etiological factors.  Aortic insufficiency i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4341

A Rare Case Report of “Torsades De Pointes” Induced by Fluconazole-Levetiracetam Combined Therapy

P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, M. B. Charfo, S. M. Boutar, B. E. Ovaga, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease as well as those used in the treatment of multiple other conditions can occasionally produce exaggerated prolongation of the QT interval on the surface electrocardiogram and the morphologically distinctive polymorphic ventricular tachyca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3327

Echinococcosis of the Right Ventricle: Case Report and Review of the Literature

N. Mahoungou-Mackonia, Brahim Nassour, A. Maaroufi, Fadoul Adam, Harouna Seydou, I. Nouamou, S. AROUS, G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2021

Echinococcosis is a parasitosis that is endemic in many parts of the world. Cardiac involvement is rare at (˂ 3%) or 0.5-2% of all cardiac involvement let alone right chamber involvement. We have reported a case of a 15 year old girl with echinococcosis of the right ventricle in...

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Tako-Tsubo Mimicking a Myocardial Infarction in a Young Man: A Clinical Case with Review of the Literature

BE. Ovaga, IS Alfakihi, H Charif, B. Mohammed SIDI, P.M Mulendele, M. Njie, M. Charfo Bacharou, J Moyambi, M. HABOUB, L. Azzouzi, A Drighril & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Background: Stress cardiomyopathy or Tako-Tsubo syndrome is a heart disease which is most likely linked to an excessive discharge of catecholamines triggered by physical or emotional stress responsible for myocardial toxicity. Tako-tsubo constitutes the main differential diagnosi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3419

Myocarditis Induced by Immunotherapy: A Rare but Fatal Complication

P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, M. B. Charfo, G. M. Lukifimpa, M. S. Boutar, B. E. Ovaga, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

The emergence of immunotherapy and the gradual expansion of its indications in oncology will require particular vigilance to detect and quickly take care of the potential cardiac toxicities. They have improved prognosis and survival, including patients with kidney, lung or skin c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4360

High-degree Atrioventricular Block May be Associated with Basedow's Disease: A Case Report

N. Mahoungou- Mackonia, Harouna Seydou, Brahim Nassour, Njei Malick, Fadoul Adam, Ovaga Esther, I. Nouamou, S. AROUS, G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2020

It has been reported that hyperthyroidism could be the cause of arrhythmias at the ventricular and supraventricular levels, while conduction disorders are very rarely described. We report through our observation the case of a 45-year-old patient diagnosed with atrioventricular bl...

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Poorly Tolerated Ventricular Tachycardia Allowing the Discovery of a Post-infarction Aneurysm: Clinical Case

F. Karim, I. Tlohi, N. Mahoungou-Mackonia, Y. Hamine, H. Seydou, M. Njie, C. B. Mahamadou, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2022

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms are rare. They are usually form from a rupture of the myocardium contained by pericardial adhesions. Unlike true aneurysms, false aneurysms have a narrow neck and lack myocardial elements. They can be constituted spontaneously or acquired. We repo...

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Rheumatic Polyarthritis Revealing Infectious Endocarditis: A Case Report

N. Mahoungou- Mackonia, M. El Mousaid, A. El Amraoui, A. Fadoul, Harouna Seydou, Brahim Nassour, Ovaga Esther, I. Nouamou, S. AROUS, G. Bennouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2021

Infectious endocarditis is an infrequent but serious disease with multiple complications, as reported by the European society of cardiology in 2015. Rheumatic manifestations are some of the frequently encountered but rarely described complications. Even less described is the poly...

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