Background: Fabry disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the GLA gene, resulting in deficient activity of α-galactosidase A and subsequent accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) in multiple organs. Cardiac involvement may mimic hypertrop...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1326
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart failure (HF) worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where blood pressure control remains suboptimal. Despite extensive international evidence, local data from Sub-Saharan Africa, i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1324
Introduction: Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign cardiac tumor, usually discovered incidentally or during evaluation for embolic events. Its echocardiographic appearance often mimics infective endocarditis, making diagnosis challenging. Case Presentation: We report the case...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4502
Background: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) typically arises in patients with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). However, VT may also occur in individuals with preserved EF, highlighting the importance of myocardial fibrosis as an arrhythmogenic substrate. Cardiac m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1315
Background: Hypertension is the most prevalent modifiable cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and a major driver of morbidity and mortality. In Morocco, prevalence is high and control rates remain suboptimal. Limited data exist applying the 2018 ESC–ESH cardiovascular risk (CVR)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1311
Background: Right-sided infective endocarditis (RSIE) is typically associated with intravenous drug use or indwelling catheters. Its diagnosis in non-IV drug users is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. The disease is often under-recognized in patients with atypical risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3496
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but recognized adverse effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, notably Dasatinib, prescribed in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Due to potential reversibility, prompt recognition and management are essential. We report a 60-year-old m...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3497
Context: Adrenal hemorrhage is a recognized yet rare complication associated with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies that increase the risk of thrombosis. The incidence of adrenal hemorrhage in pati...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i4447
Introduction: Pathologies of the ascending aorta, such as aneurysms and dissections, present a challenge in cardiovascular surgery. The Bentall procedure, which replaces the aorta and aortic valve while reimplanting the coronary arteries, reduces mortality and morbidity. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1249