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Role of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Assessment of Subclinical Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Post COVID-19 Patients

Hager Ibrahem Allam, Asmaa Mostafa Badrawy, Ahmed Abd Elmoneum Mohamed & Mahmoud Shawky Abd Elmoneum · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Background: The utilization of two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2-D STE) serves as a precise measurable technique for conducting an assessment of both global and localized cardiac performance, exhibiting remarkable sensitivity. Its utility is particularly notewo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3428

The Association between Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio and In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients with First Attack of Acute ST-elevation Myocardial Infraction following Thrombolysis with Streptokinase in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Asu-Ma Kamal, Maliha Kamal, Sheam Ahmed, Auni Kamal, Iftequar Alam, Mahmood Hasan Khan, S M Ziaul Haque, Ruhul Amin & Mohamed Naser Thabet Ali · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Introduction: Platelet Lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been found to be a good predictor of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Aim: Investigation was done in the aim to detect the role of Platelet Lymphocyte rati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3427

Anti-cancer Therapies in Adults and Their Effects on Cardiovascular System: A Review

Rachida Habbal, Saadia Ouarrak & Hind Dehbi · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

The cardio-oncology as a field has been expanded by the rapid development of innovative cancer therapies. While these treatments had significantly improved the overall survival rates for                cancer patients, they also carried the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3426

Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Cardiology Department of the CHU of Casablanca: A One-Year Observational Study

Ovaga B.E, Charif H, Ouarrak S, Zahri S, Haboub M, G Benouna, Drighil A & Habbal R. · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined by a left ventricle (LV) with reduced systolic function (<45%) and dilation (LV volume > 90 ml/m²), excluding coronary artery disease or sufficient load conditions to explain it. The etiologies are multiple and increasingly well-known...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3424

Investigating the Cardio-protective Activity of Agaricus bisporus in Wistar Rats Induced with Myocardial Infarction

A.A. Oladejo, E.I. Onwubuya, O. A. Kalu, C.B. Okeke, C.M. Okeke & P.N. Ikemefuna · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

Myocardial infarction is now recognized as one of the chronic diseases and the leading cause of death across the globe. The use of plants abundant in our environment, especially Agaricus bisporusprovides a cheap alternative to combat this common foe of mankind. Hence, this study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3425

A Rare Ischemic Complication: Tricuspid Pillar Rupture after Anterior Myocardial Infarction

H. Rouam, M. Boutgourine, H. Zinneddine, I. Hazzazi, A. Dahioui, A. Abdou & A. Bouzerda · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3423

Prevalence and Hospitalizations of Cardiovascular Disease Complications in Adults with Diabetes: A Comprehensive USDDS Database Analysis

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3422

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

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

The Value of 2D Global Longitudinal Strain in Predicting the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with NSTEMI and Unstable Angina and Regional Strain Value for Predicting the Culprit Artery

Kamal Haless, Eljazouli Ali, Haboub Meriem, Abdenasser Drighil & Habbal Rachida · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3421

Predictors of Mortality in Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Study

Mina Boutgourine, Assala Cherki, Kawtar Bennajma, Joumana El Massrioui, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3418

Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) Revealing Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report

Kamal Haless, Eljazouli Ali, Amina Arous, Abdenasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3417

Intracardiac Thrombus in the Right Heart: An Atypical Presentation of Behçet's Disease

Mina Boutgourine, Salma Nafidi, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2415

Impact of Posterior Pericardiotomy on Prevention of Post Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Bypass Surgery

‎Mostafa Elhelali, Eslam Elhelw, Rami Ahmed Sabri & Amir Bastawisy · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2416

Echocardiographic Detection of Subclinical Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Asymptomatic Type Two Diabetes Mellitus

Laila Nazmy Shabaan, Mahmoud Abd El Khalek Abou Omar, Mohammed Naseem Hussien & Ekram Sadek Saeed · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2024/v13i2413