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Left Main Total Chronic Occlusion in a Patient with Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report of a Rare and Severe Localization of Coronary Artery Disease

A. Fadoul Tahir, H. A. Zahidi, M. Njie, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

The aim of this case report is to draw attention at the potential severity of presentation of these associated pathologies. Prevention through early screening of colorectal cancer in patients with coronary artery disease and vice versa is the guarantee of a better management of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3335

Determining the Association between 24-Hour Blood Pressure Variability and Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Prospective Study

M. Lamhani, I. Katif, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a challenging cardiovascular disease leading to a high rate of mortality. Some cardiomyocytes in AMI were affected by ischemia and necrosis, resulting in a decrease in myocardial contractility, an acute proinflammatory response, and an increas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3336

Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy: Case Report and Review of Literature

B. Maatof, I. Hazzazi, H. Nabawi, M. Eljamili, S. El Karimi & M. Elhattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCC) is characterized by trabeculations in either one or both ventricles. Clinical presentation is highly variable: dyspnea, palpitation, thromboembolic events, arrhythmia, or sudden cardiac death. There are currently no universally-accepted criteri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3334

Cardiac Thrombosis in Behçet's Disease: A Diagnostic Challenge

Zainab Boudhar, Meryem Atidi, Nadia Charei & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Intracardiac masses have several etiologies: tumor, infectious, thrombotic. They constitute a diagnostic challenge for the clinician. Behçet's disease is a chronic multisystemic vasculitis evolving by relapses. Intracadiac thrombosis in this disease deserves special attention bec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3333

Deadly ECG Sign: An Aspect to Recognize in the Settings of STEMI

Ali A. Eljazouli, Anas A. Maaroufi, Mohamed M. Nachid, Ismail I. Benhar & Rachida R. Habbal · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Learning Objectives: Learn how to identify and differentiate the shark fin EKG pattern from other EKG patterns and abnormalities. Explore the potential diagnostic and prognostic implications of the shark fin EKG pattern, including its association with increased risk of arrhythmia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3331

Predictors of Rehospitalization in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure a Single Center Study in Moroccan Patients

A. Couissi, Y. Ettagmouti, A. Boutaleb, T. Ettachfini & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Chronic heart failure (HF) is a major problem of public health in Morocco with few studies exploring HF particularities in this country where the prevalence of HF is estimated to be around 2.2%. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between frequency of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3332

Diagnostic Use of Serum Ferritin as a Predictor of Hospital Outcome at Admission in Patients with Infective Endocarditis

Mahmoud Radwan Ali Hassan, Mona Adel Elsaidy, Mai A. ELmonem Salama & Amr Fayez Alkassas · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is characterised by a concentration of infection inside the heart; it is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardial surface of the heart; and it is linked with substantial morbidity and death.The aim of this research was t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3330

Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm or Pericardial Effusion: A Misleading Appearance on Echocardiography and a High Risk of Rupture

Saloua El-Karimi, Joumana Elmasrioui, Youssef Islah, Mohammed Eljamili, Mustapha Elhattaoui, Oualid Benfaddoul, Warda Chaja & Hicham Jalal · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Left atrial appendage (LAA) aneurysm or giant LAA is an uncommon condition. It could be discovered incidentally during echocardiography examination or in symptomatic patients presenting with tachycardia or embolic events. The giant LAA is a serious condition with a high embolic r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3329

The Correlation between QRS Dispersion and Coronary Artery Disease Severity in Patients with Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infraction

Zainab Boudhar, Sana Nehame, Mohammed El-Jamili, Saloua El-Karimi & Mustapha El-Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) has been the subject of numerous studies. Risk stratification is a fundamental element for the management of NSTEMI; therefore, several scores have been established in this direction, particularly prognostic markers derived from the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3328

Electrical, Echocardiographic and Coronary Artery Characteristics of Right Ventricular Infarction: Experience of the Cardiology Department of the CHU Mohammed VI Marrakech

R. Zerhoudi, B. Maatof, H. Nabawi, Y. Islah, M. Eljamili, S. Karimi & M. Elhattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Introduction: Coronary heart disease is the main cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Right ventricular (RV) infarction is often difficult to diagnose and has a poor prognosis due to rhythmic and hemodynamic complications. Objective: The study of electrical, ultrasonograph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3326

A Rare Case Report of “Torsades De Pointes” Induced by Fluconazole-Levetiracetam Combined Therapy

P. M. Mulendele, M. Njie, M. B. Charfo, S. M. Boutar, B. E. Ovaga, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, M. Ghali Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease as well as those used in the treatment of multiple other conditions can occasionally produce exaggerated prolongation of the QT interval on the surface electrocardiogram and the morphologically distinctive polymorphic ventricular tachyca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3327

Is there an Electro-Angiographic Correlation in RD Infarction?

B. Maatof, R. Zerhoudi, H. Nabawi, M. I. Rhoujjati, M. Eljamili, S. Karimi & M. Elhattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Introduction: Coronary angiography is the examination of choice in the evaluation of coronary anatomy during acute myocardial infarction, particularly of the right ventricle (RV), whose diagnosis remains difficult. The electrocardiogram reflects the pathophysiology of myocardial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3325

Prevalence and Predictors of Coronary Artery Ectasia among Delta Population

Mohamed Mahmoud El-Shawadfy, Ayman Ahmed El-Sheikh, Sahar Abdullah El-Shedoudy & Medhat Mohamed Ashmawy · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Background: Localized or widespread non-obstructive lesions of the epicardial coronary arteries, with a luminal dilatation 1.5 times that of the neighbouring normal segments or vessel diameter, have been identified as CAE. This research was performed to determine prevalence and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3324

Aorto-right Ventricular Fistula: A Rare and Severe Complication in a Young Patient with Double Localization of Infective Endocarditis

Junior Rocyr Ibara-Onguema, Franck Bienvenu Ekoba Othende, Tibou Camara, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Aorto-right ventricular fistulas are defects of the aortic wall in the area above the right coronary cusp, where it separates aorta and right ventricular outflow tract. This entity is rare and exceptional. Often, these defects are due to trauma or infective endocarditis. We repor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3322

Infective Endocarditis: Experience of the Cardiology Department of the Mohammed VI University Hospital

Hind Nabawi, Mina Boutgourine, Bouchra Maatof, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2023

Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but potentially serious disease. It causes a high mortality and a high level of morbidity and complications. Its epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics have changed in recent years. The Aim of our Work: Is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2023/v12i3323