The rupture of the papillary muscle (PRM) after a myocardial infarction (MI) became rare since the introduction of primary angioplasty. In most cases in literature, it’s reported in the mitral valve. Followed by a PMR of the tricuspid valve (TV), which is extremely rare. We descr...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3423
Udoka Charity Ken-Eze, Ozojide Kingsley Onyekachukwu, Eberechukwu.G. Anamazobi, Okelue Edwards Okobi, Adedoyin Olawoye & Ubogun Ogheneakpobor Efe·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2024
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among adults with diabetes. Understanding the prevalence and trends in hospitalizations for CVD complications in this population is crucial for informing healthcare strategies and intervent...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3422
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3419
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3420
Background: Our study aimed to evaluate the predictive ability of resting strain to determine the severity of CAD in the absence of impaired LVEF in patients with NSTEMI and unstable angina. Additionally, the study sought to predict culprit and infracted related artery (IRA) us...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3421
Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a major health problem with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Despite its serious implications, data on prognostic factors remain scarce. Aim: We aim to determine predictive factors of mortality during infective endocardi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3418
Introduction: Acute myocardial infraction typically associated with atherosclerosis and coronary lesions, can occur without significant stenosis, implicating microcirculatory obstruction. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 60-year-old woman with hypertension and atrial fib...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3417
Intracardiac thrombosis is a rare complication of Behçet's disease (BD), which can present as an intracardiac tumor. Its discovery precedes the diagnosis of Behçet's disease in half of the cases. We report the observation of a 64-year-old patient with a history of bipolar aphthos...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2415
Purpose: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) is a common surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite advancements in the surgical techniques and perioperative care, cardiac surgery patients remain at risk of developing complications, especia...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2416
Background: Before systolic dysfunction and symptomatic heart, diabetic cardiomyopathy begins with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD). Echocardiographic modalities were used to detect subclinical LV impairment in asymptomatic type 2 diabetics. This study aimed to ident...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2413