Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is a frequent yet underdiagnosed complication of diabetes mellitus, associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is its most common manifestation and may coexist with supine hypertension (SH), cr...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2538
Pulmonary hypertension remains a condition in which the interval between symptom onset and confirmed diagnosis routinely exceeds one to two years, a delay associated with worse survival once idiopathic or connective-tissue-associated disease is finally confirmed. Over the past de...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3558
Functional mitral stenosis may occur when transmitral flow is impaired in the absence of intrinsic mitral valve disease. We report a case of apparent mitral stenosis associated with severe aortic regurgitation and postoperative resolution after aortic valve replacement. A 54-year...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3557
Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, physical activity, diet, and sleep are important indicators of cardiovascular health among university students. This study evaluated cardiovascular indices and lifestyle patterns among female medical and non-medical students at t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3556
Uwanmwende Omenai, Onize Ekome, Goitom Abraha, Akinyele Oladimeji, Sarah Waseem, Emmanuella E. Ogelebor, Adaeze E. Uzozie, Okelue E. Okobi, Peace Oghenerukevwe Emudianughe, Nyengifuro A. Tamunokuro & Azeberoje Osueni·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2026
Background: Emergency department visits for chest pain are common and require effective transitions to outpatient care to support patient management and reduce repeat healthcare use. Evidence on how outpatient follow-up relates to subsequent utilisation remains limited in populat...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3555
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a transient, stress-induced cardiomyopathy that clinically mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Early diagnosis using established clinical scoring systems and imaging is essential to optimise acute management and avoid inappropriate long-t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3554
George Davidson, Nwachukwu O. Nwachukwu, Chimaobi Nwevo, Ahmed Ismail Ali, Nwamaka C. Bob-Ume, Abduljabbar A. Abdulaziz, Adu Agyen Kwame, Muhiyadin S. Ali, Alexander C. Ogbodo & Obinna D. Nwaizuzu·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2026
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is central to the management of obstructive coronary disease. Although drug-eluting stents (DESs) have reduced restenosis and repeat revascularisation, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3553
Background: Acute rheumatic fever remains an important cause of acquired valvular heart disease where rheumatic heart disease persists in practice, with possible long-term consequences including severe valvular involvement, chamber remodelling, rhythm disturbances, and surgery. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3552
Background: Superior mesenteric artery occlusive disease is an important cause of chronic mesenteric ischaemia and is increasingly managed with endovascular techniques. However, regional data describing procedural outcomes remain limited. This study assessed the technical success...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3550
Aims: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical and angiographic characteristics of patients aged under 45 years who were hospitalised for myocardial infarction and to highlight the characteristics of MI in young people compared with older people. Study Design: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3551