Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (PIVSR) represents one of the most lethal complications of acute myocardial infarction. This narrative review examines current evidence supporting percutaneous closure as an alternative to surgical repair. Optimal patient selection depen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1131
Patrick Mutombo Tshibang, Orly Ngungwa Muyumba, Eric Ngoy Yolola, Belange Ngoy Mulongo, Doudou Mwema Mbayo, Marie Kayumba Tawembarila, Richie Kipenge Kyandabike & Dophra Ngoy Nkulu·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2025
Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic characteristics of hypertensive heart disease in Lubumbashi. Study Design: This study is of a cross-sectional descriptive design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1130
Of over 4,000 snake species globally, around 600 (15-17%) are venomous, and approximately 200 of these are medically significant, posing both public health risks. Snakes, belonging to the Phylum Chordata and Class Reptilia, are among the most evolutionarily adaptable and biologic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1129
Diabetes mellitus (DM) and Hypertension are widely recognized as the two major risk factors for the development of heart-related diseases and have been found to be more common in developing nations. They pose a serious threat to global public health due to rising rates of morbidi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1128
Aim/Objective: This study aimed to determine the cardio-anthropometric status of child bearing age women with focus on factors responsible to the development of hypertension in Ahoada west LGA River state, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive random samplin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1127
Objective: To evaluate clinicians' perspectives on dyslipidaemia management in Indian settings, specifically focusing on the use of rosuvastatin and its combinations. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among clinicians across India, focusing on hypertension managemen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1126
Aims: Mitral stenosis is strongly associated with atrial fibrillation and consequent thrombus formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA), posing a significant risk for cardioembolic stroke. Oral anticoagulation remains the standard of care; however, challenges such as persisten...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1125
Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare but serious manifestation of systemic amyloidosis, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The AL subtype is the most common, though transthyretin-related forms are increasingly recognized due to population aging. One frequent complication...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1124
Cardiovascular calcification is a pathological process characterized by the deposition of calcium phosphate within vascular structures and cardiac valves. Long considered a passive byproduct of aging and degenerative disease, Cardiovascular calcification is now understood to be a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1123
Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent with a broad spectrum of anticancer activity. However, its clinical utility is limited by its propensity to induce cardiotoxicity, characterized by oxidative stress and myocardial degeneration. Objective: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1122