Background: Twenty-four-hour ambulatory electrocardiography (Holter) is a cornerstone of non-invasive arrhythmia investigation. However, its diagnostic yield varies widely due to the sporadic nature of symptoms, creating challenges in clinical decision-making. Objective: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1528
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has emerged as a critical adjunct in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), offering hemodynamic stabilization in patients with complex coronary anatomy, severe left ventricular dysfunction, or cardiogenic shock. Devices such as t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1527
Maísa Barroso de Araújo, Aline Amorim e Silva, Robner Carlos Lopes Assunção, Stefanny Campelo Silva, Thaynara de Jesus Silva dos Santos, Beatriz Matos Malcher Dias, Daniele Melo Sardinha & Tamires De Nazaré Soares·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2026
Background and Aims: Cardiac catheterization is a less intrusive treatment than surgery that is routinely utilized in patients with suspected heart disease for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It is frequently performed in hemodynamic units and operating rooms. Analyze nursing...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1526
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disease, and its risk depends on exposure to risk factors and predisposing conditions. One frequent and difficult clinical issue is the treatment of patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (UVTE). The current st...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1525
Background: Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) complicated by heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) are at increased risk for malignant ventricular arrhythmias due to ischemia-related electrical instability and impaired repolarization reserve (Al-Khatib et...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1523
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy presents significant challenges due to impaired ventricular function, risk of perioperative decompensation, and sensitivity to fluids and anesthetic agents. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) further increases physiological stress through prone...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1524
Background: Severe valvular pulmonary stenosis (PS) in adults and elderly patients is uncommon and technically challenging due to large annuli, dysplastic or calcified valves, and suboptimal performance of standard balloons. The Accura balloon—originally designed for mitral valvo...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1522
Nathaniel Odiamehi Imafidon, Kingsley Chinaedozi Osuji, Ebenezer Oseremen Dic-Ijiewere, Chikezie Chinedu Nwankwo, Aminu Sabiu, Waliu Temitope Adanlawo, Momoh Muktar, Favour Eromosele Otoikhine, Margaret Atise Imafidon & Amos Eigbedion Unuane·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2026
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by variable degrees of insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and increased hepatic glucose production. Methods: One thousand (1000) participants were studied, made up of five hundre...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i1521
Abdelkarim AIT YAHYA, Ibtissam MESKOUR, Moukhtar Ben Kabbour, Joumana Elmassrioui, Mohamed ZTATI, Mohammed El Jamili, Saloua El Karimi & Mustapha El Hattaoui·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2025
Introduction: Prosthetic heart valves have dramatically improved the prognosis of valvular heart disease, especially in countries with a high prevalence of rheumatic fever. However, prosthetic valve replacement remains associated with significant complications, including valve dy...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4520
Background: Tubercular myocarditis is an exceedingly rare manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, with pediatric cases being exceptionally uncommon. Children typically present with pulmonary or lymph node tuberculosis (TB), while myocardial involvement is reported only in is...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4519