Background : Infective endocarditis is a serious complication in prosthetic heart valves, including after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Although Staphylococcus aureus, streptococci and enterococci predominate, uncommon fastidious organisms may occur. Gemella spp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1381
Background: Lipoprotein A is a genetically determined low-density lipoprotein like particle bound covalently to apolipoprotein. It is increasingly recognized as a highly atherogenic and prothrombotic molecule, contributing to the development and progression of atherosclerotic car...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1365
Double-orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is an uncommon anatomical anomaly, which may be either congenital or acquired. In rheumatic heart disease, subvalvular fusion and leaflet remodeling can mimic a DOMV appearance, complicating the differential diagnosis. We present the case of a 4...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1308