Beta-blocker therapy remains a cornerstone of heart failure (HF) management, but its role in Asian populations is shaped by unique pharmacogenomic and economic factors. Registry data show prescription rates ranging from 61% in Indonesia to 91% in Japan, with consistently favorabl...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4505
Alveolar hemorrhage (AH) is a rare yet severe clinical condition marked by significant bleeding into the alveolar spaces, often leading to high mortality. AH can occur following systemic thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a complication that is infrequent but pot...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4504
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is present in approximately 20–25% of the general population but is implicated in only a small subset of ischemic strokes, particularly in young adults with cryptogenic events. Stroke in individuals under 45 years accounts for only 10–15% of all ischemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4503
Introduction: Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign cardiac tumor, usually discovered incidentally or during evaluation for embolic events. Its echocardiographic appearance often mimics infective endocarditis, making diagnosis challenging. Case Presentation: We report the case...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4502
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditional risk factors for CVD can only partially account for the 50-fold rise in the incidence of atheroscle...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3501
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by dilatation of the left ventricle (LV) associated with systolic dysfunction, in the absence of a clear triggering factor. Study Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical, paracli...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3499
Background : Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical heart valves, particularly in the setting of subtherapeutic anticoagulation. Obstructive PVT in the aortic position can result in acute heart failure and sudden cardiac death....
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3500
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a critical and independent predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD). Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) serves as a crucial indicator for monitoring blood sugar control in diabetic individuals. Aim: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3498
Background: Right-sided infective endocarditis (RSIE) is typically associated with intravenous drug use or indwelling catheters. Its diagnosis in non-IV drug users is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. The disease is often under-recognized in patients with atypical risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3496
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but recognized adverse effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, notably Dasatinib, prescribed in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Due to potential reversibility, prompt recognition and management are essential. We report a 60-year-old m...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3497
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, it is classified into ischemic and haemorrhagic types, each with distinct causes and outcomes. This review covers stroke's epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment str...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3495
Objective: To evaluate the effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in coronary patients, whether revascularized or not. Methods: A prospective single-center study was conducted in 100 patients with ischemic cardio...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3494
Background: Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that may present with various cardiovascular manifestations, including acute myocarditis. The excessive release of catecholamines can cause direct myocardial injury through mechanisms such as vasospasm, oxidativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3493
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is mainly caused by thrombosis or embolism which commonly occurs in the elderly population with various comorbidities. But young people may also present with ALI especially who suffer from various types of hypercoagulable diseases. Among the inherited hy...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3492
Aim: The study aims to investigate the correlation between hemodynamic assessment in isolated Aortic stenosis (AS) and multivalvular disease. Background: No one can deny the unpredictable progressive character of aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis (AS) is a frequent valvular heart...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i2490