Background: Cardiac conduction disturbances are rare complications of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They are usually transient and reversible with correction of metabolic abnormalities. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 27-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who presented...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4507
Iatrogenic left main (LM) dissection is a rare but life-threatening complication of PCI that can result in abrupt occlusion of both LAD and LCX, especially when the LCX is dominant, leading to hemodynamic collapse and conduction disturbances such as complete heart block (CHB). We...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4508
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a stress-induced cardiomyopathy characterized by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction, typically triggered by emotional or physical stress. While usually reversible, TTS can be complicated by severe events, with ventricular arrhy...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4506
Beta-blocker therapy remains a cornerstone of heart failure (HF) management, but its role in Asian populations is shaped by unique pharmacogenomic and economic factors. Registry data show prescription rates ranging from 61% in Indonesia to 91% in Japan, with consistently favorabl...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4505
Alveolar hemorrhage (AH) is a rare yet severe clinical condition marked by significant bleeding into the alveolar spaces, often leading to high mortality. AH can occur following systemic thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a complication that is infrequent but pot...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4504
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is present in approximately 20–25% of the general population but is implicated in only a small subset of ischemic strokes, particularly in young adults with cryptogenic events. Stroke in individuals under 45 years accounts for only 10–15% of all ischemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4503
Introduction: Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign cardiac tumor, usually discovered incidentally or during evaluation for embolic events. Its echocardiographic appearance often mimics infective endocarditis, making diagnosis challenging. Case Presentation: We report the case...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4502
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditional risk factors for CVD can only partially account for the 50-fold rise in the incidence of atheroscle...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3501
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by dilatation of the left ventricle (LV) associated with systolic dysfunction, in the absence of a clear triggering factor. Study Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical, paracli...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3499
Background : Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical heart valves, particularly in the setting of subtherapeutic anticoagulation. Obstructive PVT in the aortic position can result in acute heart failure and sudden cardiac death....
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3500