Prehypertension (PHTN) is a public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the population of Kisangani regarding this condition. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1314
Background: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) typically arises in patients with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). However, VT may also occur in individuals with preserved EF, highlighting the importance of myocardial fibrosis as an arrhythmogenic substrate. Cardiac m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1315
Ossinga Bassandja, Kayembe Tshilumba, Losimba Likwela, Ngandu Wa Ngandu, Kalaki Koposi, Darabu Sakina, Atoba Bokele, Jakwonga Moro, Kingombe Museme, Issa Yakusu & Batina Agasa·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Prehypertension (PHTN) is widely recognised as a public health problem due to its high prevalence and its role in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and established hypertension (HTN). PHTN represents a major public health challenge in Africa, with prevalence ranging f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1313
Background: Cardiac metastases, though significantly more common than primary cardiac tumors, are a rare clinical finding. Chondrosarcoma, a chemotherapy-resistant malignant bone tumor, exhibits a peculiar propensity for cardiac metastasis, most frequently to the right atrium. Su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1312
Background: Hypertension is the most prevalent modifiable cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and a major driver of morbidity and mortality. In Morocco, prevalence is high and control rates remain suboptimal. Limited data exist applying the 2018 ESC–ESH cardiovascular risk (CVR)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1311
Key Clinical Message: Telmisartan-hydrochlorthiazide is a US FDA and CDSCO approved oral Fixed Dose combination of ARB & Diuretic for treating hypertension as second line therapy. Telmisartan is an ARBs prevent angiotensin II acting on AT1 receptors and are similar to ACEIs,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1310
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology, and while cardiac involvement is uncommon, it can be life-threatening. Cardiac sarcoidosis may be asymptomatic or manifest through conduction disturbances, arrhythmias, or heart failure. The case of a 34-yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1309
Double-orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is an uncommon anatomical anomaly, which may be either congenital or acquired. In rheumatic heart disease, subvalvular fusion and leaflet remodeling can mimic a DOMV appearance, complicating the differential diagnosis. We present the case of a 4...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1308
Introduction: The prognosis of left and right bundle branch blockages (LBBB and RBBB) in hospitalized heart failure (HF) patients remains unknown. There are debates over the type of bundle branch block (BBB) that is associated with an increased mortality risk in people with heart...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1306
Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals play a crucial role in the diagnosis of a range of cardiac disorders; however, they are frequently affected by various sources of noise, including baseline drift, muscle movements, electrode displacement, and electrical interference from power line...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1305
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic condition impacting not only joints but also various organs, with potential life-threatening consequences, particularly involving the heart. Pericardial damage is a prevalent cardiovascular manifestation that generally responds well to anti-infl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1303
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute inflammatory disorder that primarily affects children. KD exhibits distinct seasonal patterns, with incidence peaks typically occurring in the winter and early spring months. It can lead to several long-term cardiovascular complications. Grey’s A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1304
We report the case of a 54-year-old patient with poorly controlled hypertension who was admitted for the management of exertional dyspnea due to severe mitral regurgitation caused by restriction of the posterior valve. The TTE has objectified a cleft in the inferior myocardial wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1301
Background: The consumption of polyherbal medicine (agbo) in developing countries like Nigeria is widespread due to lack of affordable and accessible healthcare. The attendant health challenges arising from the consumption of these products are yet to be fully elucidated. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1302