Introduction: The circadian rhythm of heart rate reflects the balance of activity in the autonomic nervous system. The relationship between sympathetic activity and the presence of hypertension (HTN) or diabetes has been a subject of significant study for many years. Methods and...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3431
Background: Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) it is an important complication of diagnostic and interventional procedures in cardiology. This work aimed to to investigate the preventive role of colchicine on CI-AKI in patients undergoing elective PCI considering to its...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3430
Introduction: Cerebrovascular stroke is a public health problem. They are dominated by ischemic origin, of which cardioembolic etiology is a significant cause. The aim of our study is to determine the in-hospital prevalence of cardiovascular disease in patients with cerebrovascul...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3429
Background: The utilization of two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2-D STE) serves as a precise measurable technique for conducting an assessment of both global and localized cardiac performance, exhibiting remarkable sensitivity. Its utility is particularly notewo...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3428
Introduction: Platelet Lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been found to be a good predictor of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Aim: Investigation was done in the aim to detect the role of Platelet Lymphocyte rati...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3427
The cardio-oncology as a field has been expanded by the rapid development of innovative cancer therapies. While these treatments had significantly improved the overall survival rates for cancer patients, they also carried the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic to...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3426
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined by a left ventricle (LV) with reduced systolic function (<45%) and dilation (LV volume > 90 ml/m²), excluding coronary artery disease or sufficient load conditions to explain it. The etiologies are multiple and increasingly well-known...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3424
Myocardial infarction is now recognized as one of the chronic diseases and the leading cause of death across the globe. The use of plants abundant in our environment, especially Agaricus bisporusprovides a cheap alternative to combat this common foe of mankind. Hence, this study...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3425
The rupture of the papillary muscle (PRM) after a myocardial infarction (MI) became rare since the introduction of primary angioplasty. In most cases in literature, it’s reported in the mitral valve. Followed by a PMR of the tricuspid valve (TV), which is extremely rare. We descr...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3423
Udoka Charity Ken-Eze, Ozojide Kingsley Onyekachukwu, Eberechukwu.G. Anamazobi, Okelue Edwards Okobi, Adedoyin Olawoye & Ubogun Ogheneakpobor Efe·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2024
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among adults with diabetes. Understanding the prevalence and trends in hospitalizations for CVD complications in this population is crucial for informing healthcare strategies and intervent...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3422
BE. Ovaga, IS Alfakihi, H Charif, B. Mohammed SIDI, P.M Mulendele, M. Njie, M. Charfo Bacharou, J Moyambi, M. HABOUB, L. Azzouzi, A Drighril & R. HABBAL·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2024
Background: Stress cardiomyopathy or Tako-Tsubo syndrome is a heart disease which is most likely linked to an excessive discharge of catecholamines triggered by physical or emotional stress responsible for myocardial toxicity. Tako-tsubo constitutes the main differential diagnosi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3419
Introduction: Rare cardiomyopathy left ventricle non-compaction (LVNC) or excess trabeculation is an unclassified heart disease related to the cessation of the normal process of myocardial development during the first trimester of pregnancy. Familial forms account for approximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3420
Background: Our study aimed to evaluate the predictive ability of resting strain to determine the severity of CAD in the absence of impaired LVEF in patients with NSTEMI and unstable angina. Additionally, the study sought to predict culprit and infracted related artery (IRA) us...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3421
Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a major health problem with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Despite its serious implications, data on prognostic factors remain scarce. Aim: We aim to determine predictive factors of mortality during infective endocardi...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3418
Introduction: Acute myocardial infraction typically associated with atherosclerosis and coronary lesions, can occur without significant stenosis, implicating microcirculatory obstruction. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 60-year-old woman with hypertension and atrial fib...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3417