Background: Cardiovascular diseases are significant contributors to global increased mortality rates. coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of heart disease globally. Aims: Detection of the characteristics [clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic and co...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4367
Vitamin k antagonist anticoagulants (VKAs) and non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are widely used in the treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation and other indications, but both classes of medications carry a risk of potentially serious bleeding. Spontaneous hematoma...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4365
Francis C. Ifiora, Ginikachukwu M. Agudosi, Chinwendum U. Ekpemiro, Valentine C. Keke, Pedro Okoh, Abiola Y. Oyesile, Linda A. Mbah, Ngozi T. Akueme, Oyewole Emmanuel Akanle, Romanus Anebere, Moses, Chukwuebuka Odoeke, Yetunde Ishola & Okelue E. Okobi·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2023
Background: AF's global prevalence underscores its significance as a cardiac rhythm disorder that disrupts atrial activity, impairing normal cardiac function. Over five decades of study have illuminated the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying AF, including insights into re-e...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4364
Aims: We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)/ pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) ratio in Moroccan patients with heart Failure (HF). Study Design: A retrospective study was conducted in The Cardiology Depar...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4363
Acquired pulmonary stenosis in adults due to extrinsic compression of the pulmonary artery is a rare manifestation of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The incidence remains poorly known in the literature since only a few sporadic cases are described. The clinical management is direc...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4361
Background: Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare condition that accounts for 1.5–2% of all reported cases of endocarditis. Herein, we describe a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis with a fortuitous discover of a congenital heart disease in a young...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4362
P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, M. B. Charfo, G. M. Lukifimpa, M. S. Boutar, B. E. Ovaga, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2023
The emergence of immunotherapy and the gradual expansion of its indications in oncology will require particular vigilance to detect and quickly take care of the potential cardiac toxicities. They have improved prognosis and survival, including patients with kidney, lung or skin c...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4360
Evbayekha Endurance, Okorare Ovie, Gabriel Alugba, Anthony Willie, Abiola Yetunde Oyesile, Ede Omosumwen, Chinemerem Martlin Emeasoba, Bolanle Hawau Salaudeen, Anita Ogochukwu Onyekwere, Awanwosa Valentine Agho, Omolola Okunromade, Adeniyi Kayode Busari, Agatha Olawunmi Akinsete, Erhieyovbe Emore, Ibilola Akorede Sanusi, Agunwa Nnaemeka, Victor Ameh Odoma, Lovette Ugonma Oji, Emeka Kenneth Okobi, Ohikhuai Eseose Evidence & Okelue Edwards Okobi·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2023
Background: The outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) hospitalizations and their association with myocardial injury and thrombosis were studied. We aimed to provide further insights into the impact of COVID-19 on modern-day healthcare. Methods: Retrospective analysis of the National Inp...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4359
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are widely used in primary prevention for cardiomyopathy patients. A 57-year-old male with dilated cardiomyopathy post ICD implantation was found to have an incidental asymptomatic echocardiogram finding of a mobile thrombus attached...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4358
Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin with various clinical manifestations. In this article, we describe a case of 57-year-old presenting with Still's disease complicated by cardiac tamponade. This case highlights the impor...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4357
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and supine hypertension (SH) are two cardiovascular symptoms of autonomic failure that frequently coexist in the same patient. Clinicians are faced with a dilemma because aggressive orthostatic intolerance treatment can exacerbate supine hypertension,...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4356
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a clinical syndrome consisting of physiologic/ hemodynamic criteria that are a consequence of several etiologies. Confirmation of pulmonary hypertension is based on right heart catheterization. Pulmonary hypertension is a devastating condi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4355
Background: Acute coronary syndrome patient outcomes have been improved using early invasive techniques. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, location, and severity of bleeding in PCI-treated cases to identify patient risk profiles and increased bleeding occurr...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4354
AA amyloidosis is a classic and serious complication of many chronic inflammatory processes, whether of infectious, autoimmune, or neoplastic origin. It is frequently complicated by kidney damage, often in the form of a nephrotic syndrome. Giant cell arteritis is a common inflamm...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4353
C. E. Ijioma, I. W. Uwalaka, C. O. Kamanu, I. E. Okeji, O. E. Aminu-Ayinde, I. O. Abali, O. J. Orji, O. R. Omole, C. W. T. Madumere & A. I. Airaodion·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2023
Aim: This study sought to investigate the impact of training programs on hypertensive patients' awareness and practice of lifestyle modifications in out-patient clinics of the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Nigeria. Methodology: The study design was a cross-sectional s...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4352