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B. Lahkim

Publications (7)

Recovery after Myocarditis: A Contemporary Literature Review

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, M. Joubair, L. Afendi, M. HABOUB & A. DRIGHIL · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Myocarditis is one of the most varied syndromes seen in cardiovascular medicine, being diagnosed as a self-limited inflammatory injury with rapid resolution of symptoms, to fulminant cardiogenic shock, malignant arrhythmias and chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy, as well as sign...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i2386

Hypertension-Mediated Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: From Hemodynamic Load to Myocardial Disease

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, M. Joubair, L. Afendi, M. HABOUB & A. DRIGHIL · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy due to hypertension (LVH) is one of the most important cardiac manifestations of chronic hypertension and is strongly associated with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and death. While traditionally thought of as an adaptive resp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i2381

Hormonal Contraception and the Risk of Pulmonary Embolism in Women of Reproductive Age: A Narrative Review with Clinical Perspectives

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, A. El Bouazizi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE & A. DRIGHIL · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) remains a relevant source of morbidity in women of reproductive age, although it is often unrecognized. Hormonal contraception is a well-established acquired risk factor for PE because of its association with venous thromboembolic events; however, it has v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i2379

Risk Stratification, Treatment Approach and Short-Term Outcomes of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in a Moroccan Tertiary Cardiology Department: A Retrospective Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Boudar, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cardiovascular emergency associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly when diagnosis is delayed. Because the clinical spectrum varies widely (mild dyspnea to near-cardiac collapse), it is important for clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2535

Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Diagnostic Features of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in a Moroccan Tertiary Cardiology Department: A Retrospective Descriptive Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) constitutes a leading cause of illness and death from cardiovascular disease around the world. Even with better ways to diagnose and treat PE, it is still difficult to manage, especially in places where local data are limited. In Morocco,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2533

Iron Deficiency in Older Adults Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure: Prevalence, Clinical Correlates and One-Year Outcomes in a Moroccan Prospective Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with heart failure. This association is often underrecognized in clinical practice, despite its important implications for symptoms and prognosis. Iron deficiency has been associated with worse symptoms, impaired fun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2531

Massive Ascending Aortic Dilation in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report

D. Bennani, M. BOUZIANE, L. Afendi, B. Lahkim & A. DRIGHIL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2026

Aortic complications in Marfan syndrome can be life-threatening, yet this case uniquely illustrates the catastrophic consequences of delayed diagnosis in a young patient. We report a 21-year-old man with a family history of Marfan syndrome who presented with acute dyspnea and tea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1156