Safia Ouarrak, Abdalani Badr, Ovaga Brigitte Esther, Njie Malick, Mulendele Mayanga Patrick, Alaa Altimimi, El Ghali Benouna, Abdenasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2024
This case report details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of a 68-year-old man with cardiac thyrotoxicosis mimicking an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The patient presented with persistent anginal chest pain, systemic symptoms, and electrocar...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i1389
Cardiotoxicity has emerged as an increasingly recognized concern in modern oncology, particularly with the growing use of targeted therapies such as small-molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. These agents have revolutionized cancer care by offering remarkable precision...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4510
Amine Kherraf, Safia Ouarrak, Maha bouziane, Meryem Haboub, Ghali Bennouna, Leila Azzouzi & Rachida Habbal·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2022
Aortic dissections (AD) are uncommon, having a high mortality level. It is an extreme vascular emergency that can result in death, when not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Diagnosis of Aortic dissection (Type A) can easily be delayed or missed, due to atypical symptoms....
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors. Formed tumor thrombus (TT) may extend to the inferior vena cava (IVC) and even may extend up to the right atrium. Such a scenario is rare and posses a real surgical challenge. The prognosis for this cond...
Rachida Habbal, Anas Maaroufi, Safia Ouarrak, Rime Benmalek, Hajar Bendahou, Soukaina Zahri, Khawla Chawki, Yasmina Berrada, Safia Zafad, Ghali Benjelloune, Meryem Charkaoui & Nezha Taoufiq·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2024
Cardiotoxicity presents a multifaceted challenge with significant implications. Our investigation delving into cardiotoxicity linked with Anthracyclines and Trastuzumab has shed light on these agents as frequent culprits, revealing a spectrum of cardiac complications like heart f...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2406
Amine Kherraf, Maha bouziane, Safia Ouarrak, Meryem Haboub, Ghali Bennouna, Leila Azzouzi & Rachida Habbal·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2022
The diastolic function is defined as the filling of the heart during diastole. Diastolic dysfunction in patients with normal fraction ejection (FE) or HFpFE is defined by echocardiographic criteria according to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines. Elderly patients, with...
The unicuspid aortic valve is a very rare congenital disease that usually presents in the 3rd to 5th decade of life-and usually with severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation. Diagnosis can be made with 2- or 3-dimensional transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography. It is mo...
Calcium plays a crucial role in heart muscle contraction and relaxation. Hypocalcemic heart failure has been rarely reported. We present the case of a 23-year-old woman who developed acute heart failure during the period following total thyroidectomy. The patient presented with...