Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a critical and independent predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD). Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) serves as a crucial indicator for monitoring blood sugar control in diabetic individuals. Aim: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3498
Background: Right-sided infective endocarditis (RSIE) is typically associated with intravenous drug use or indwelling catheters. Its diagnosis in non-IV drug users is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. The disease is often under-recognized in patients with atypical risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3496
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but recognized adverse effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, notably Dasatinib, prescribed in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Due to potential reversibility, prompt recognition and management are essential. We report a 60-year-old m...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3497
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, it is classified into ischemic and haemorrhagic types, each with distinct causes and outcomes. This review covers stroke's epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment str...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3495
Objective: To evaluate the effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in coronary patients, whether revascularized or not. Methods: A prospective single-center study was conducted in 100 patients with ischemic cardio...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3494
Background: Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that may present with various cardiovascular manifestations, including acute myocarditis. The excessive release of catecholamines can cause direct myocardial injury through mechanisms such as vasospasm, oxidativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3493
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is mainly caused by thrombosis or embolism which commonly occurs in the elderly population with various comorbidities. But young people may also present with ALI especially who suffer from various types of hypercoagulable diseases. Among the inherited hy...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3492
Aim: The study aims to investigate the correlation between hemodynamic assessment in isolated Aortic stenosis (AS) and multivalvular disease. Background: No one can deny the unpredictable progressive character of aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis (AS) is a frequent valvular heart...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i2490
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are major cardiovascular emergencies requiring prompt and appropriate management to reduce complications and improve prognosis. We report an unusual case of high-risk non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in a 63-year-old patient w...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i2489
Objectives: Heart failure is the final stage in the progression of all cardiac diseases, significantly modulating the quality of life and survival of patients. As a result, several means of assessing and predicting mortality have been developed, including the Kansas City cardiom...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i2488