Said Ismail ALFAKIHI AHMED, Abdellah Boucetta, Jonathan Myombi, Meryem Haboub, Abdenasser Drighil & Habbal Rachida·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2026
Background: Prosthetic valve infective endocarditis (PVE) caused by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly when complicated by peri-annular abscesses and systemic embolization. Case Summary: We report a 70-year-old male with a history...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1354
Background: Determining the infarct-related artery (IRA) in inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is generally guided by electrocardiographic (ECG) and angiographic characteristics. Diagnostic uncertainty increases when both the right coronary artery (RCA) and left...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1353
Salma Bensalah, Amina Outahayou, Hinda Chidi, Abdellah Sbai Sassi, Aya El Khlifi, Fano El Amraoui, Safae Hilal, Ibtissam Fellat & Mohamed Cherti·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2026
Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a severe disease associated with high morbidity and mortality despite advances in diagnostic imaging and antimicrobial therapy. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), the most common congenital cardiac anomaly, is a well-recognized predisposing factor fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1352
Background: Parasinusal atrial tachycardia (AT) is an uncommon form of focal supraventricular tachycardia that may closely mimic inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), creating diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Differentiating these entities is crucial, as IST is primarily m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1351
Introduction: Randomized trials and longer follow-up studies have demonstrated comparable outcomes between PCI and CABG in appropriately selected left main disease, particularly when contemporary techniques and stent platforms are used. The outcomes in this real-world cohort are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1350
Jonathan Moyambi, Ismael Al Fakihi, Ndukute Fervent, Kasongo Adolphe, Haboub Meryem & Drighil Abdenasser·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2026
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is frequently identified in young patients with cryptogenic stroke; however, establishing a causal relationship remains challenging. Contemporary management relies on probabilistic stratification integrating clinical profile and high-risk interatrial an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1349
Jonathan Moyambi, S.Ismail Alfakihi, Fervent Ndukute, Charfo Mahamadou, Haboub Meryem & Drighil Abdenasser·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2026
Background: Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that classically presents with abrupt chest or back pain and requires immediate surgical management. However, atypical presentations are frequent and may complicate diagnosis. Neurological manifes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1348
Background: Large ventricular aneurysms (LVA) are now rare as the result of the widespread availability of percutaneous coronary intervention. Yet it presents adverse events such as recurrent angina, reduced ventricular stroke volume with congestive heart failure, mitral regurgit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1347
Background: Pure autonomic failure, historically known as Bradbury–Eggleston syndrome, is a neurodegenerative disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by orthostatic hypotension. When associated with supine hypertension, its management becomes particularly challengi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1346
Aims: To report an exceptional case of a previously undiagnosed single ventricle congenital heart disease presenting in the fifth decade of life, and to discuss the challenges of late diagnosis in the context of established, inoperable pulmonary hypertension. Introduction: Single...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1345
Aims: To highlight a rare but reversible cause of heart failure and emphasize the diagnostic importance of metabolic screening in patients with unexplained dilated cardiomyopathy, particularly those with a history of thyroid surgery. Introduction: Severe hypocalcemia is an uncomm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1344
Background: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of heart failure occurring toward the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery. Early recognition is essential to optimize outcomes. Case Presentation: We report the case of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1343
Background: Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Acute Aortic Dissection (AAD) are two life‑threatening cardiovascular emergencies. Their coexistence is exceptionally rare and diagnostically challenging. We report a case of a patient initially admitted for high‑risk intermediate PE who su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1341
Background: Stress related to studies is a prevalent issue in higher education and a possible cause of physiological changes in the cardiovascular system with lasting effects, particularly for students in allied health who go through a rigorous training program consisting of cour...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1342
Moturu Dharanindra, Raja Ramesh N, Potineni Ramesh Babu, Supriya Rayana, Karthikeya Jampala, Mayuri Yalamanchi, Bommareddy Devi Aruna Jyothi, Thota Asmitha, Shaik Mohammad Noor, Kantamsetty Sreevally, Uppalapati Sai Thanmaye, Kongithala Jyoshna Bhavani & Komaleena Appari·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) remains one of the most widely used mechanical circulatory support devices in acute and chronic cardiac conditions such as cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, decompensated heart failure, and high-risk cardiac interventions. This r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1340