TAMIR El Mehdi, Amri Meriam, AL TIMIMI Alae, En-Nasery Amal, BOUZIANE Maha, Haboub Meryem, Arous Salim, DRIGHIL Abdennasser & Habbal Rachida·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Background: Myopericarditis, an inflammatory syndrome involving both the myocardium and pericardium, is typically idiopathic or viral in origin. Neoplastic causes are rare but should be considered in the presence of atypical features or systemic signs. Case Summary: We report the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1268
Background: Primary intracardiac tumours are very rare, accounting for less than 5% of all cardiac tumours. Cardiac lipomas are the commonest non-myxomatous benign primary intracardiac neoplasms. They may cause non-specific symptoms or be completely asymptomatic even in large dim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1267
Infective endocarditis (IE) on a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a severe condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances. We report the case of a 25-year-old patient admitted with prolonged fever, exertional dyspnea, and ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1266
NACANABO Wendlassida Martin, SEGHDA Taryètba André Arthur, Anna TALL/THIAM, DAH Djième Claudine, Nobila Valentin YAMEOGO, André Kounoaga SAMADOULOUGOU & Patrice ZABSONRE·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Introduction: Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterised by the presence of deep trabeculations and intertrabecular recesses in the left ventricle. The aims of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1265
Mitral valve prolapse is the most common mitral valve disease in Western countries. Its two main etiologies are myxomatous degeneration (Barlow’s disease) and fibroelastic degeneration. Although generally benign, this prolapse can be associated with an increased risk of ventricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1263
Asymmetric myocardial hypertrophy with dynamic obstruction during the post-exercise recovery phase is a rare complication that can occur in patients suffering from chronic hypertension. We report the case of a 60-year-old man with a 20-year history of hypertension and poor treatm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1264
L P. THIOMBIANO, W. M. Nacanabo, P. N. S. ZONOU, L. J. KAGEMBEGA, S. KONTOGOM, E. LINGANI, A. A. SEGHDA, N. V. YAMEOGO & A. K. SAMADOULOUGOU·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Introduction/Objective: Intracardiac masses include thrombi, cardiac tumours and valvular vegetations. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of intra-intracardiac masses in a cardiology department in sub-Saharan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1262
The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in aircrews. Another aim was to inform decision-making based on clinical risk, aircraft type and aeronautical function. This retrospective cross-sectional stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1261
Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) associated with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs and to analyze its demographic distribution, including age, breed, and gender predisposition. Study Design: A cross-sectional observatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1260
Aims: Intense and prolonged sports activities lead to cardiovascular adaptations known as "athlete's heart." Our study aimed to explore the echocardiographic characteristics of athlete's heart in North African soccer players. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted by the N...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1259
Background: True and false left ventricular (LV) aneurysms are two rare and severe complications of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). While differentiating between these entities is challenging, early treatment is crucial to guide surgery and prevent life-threatening complicatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1258
Background: The widespread use of preservatives like sodium benzoate (SB) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in processed foods and beverages necessitates assessing their potential health risks. Aim: This study examined the effects of sodium benzoate, vitamin C, and their combination...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1257
Introduction: Ischemic cardiomyopathy, though rare in young adults, can lead to severe complications such as left ventricular dysfunction, intracardiac thrombi, and arrhythmias. This case highlights the significance of early recognition and management strategies in preventing lif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1255
Background: Cardiac diseases, particularly in dogs, account for approximately 10% of cases presented to veterinary clinics, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality, often through heart failure (Braunwald, 2008). Mitral regurgitation from chronic mitral valve disease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1256
Aims: The review aims to assess the effect of ongoing treatment with trimetazidine on the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in Asian patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methodology: A systematic literature review of the journal articles evaluating the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1254