F. El Hachimi, L. Laklalech, S. SAADAOUI, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, O. AISSAOUI, A. DRIGHIL, S. KALOUCH & R. HABBAL·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Background: MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) intoxication in children is rare but potentially life-threatening. While neurotoxicity is better documented, cardiotoxicity in infants remains underreported. Case: Seizures in infants can have various causes, including febrile...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1300
Dotse P. Benedicta, Rachael Nyarko, Faustina E. Akpablie, Flavian M. Daplah, Francis K. Larle, Mohammed A. Kojo, Dzetu S.A. Dela, Juliet Abu, Kwadwo Ansong, Esther Owusu-Takyi, Moses P.T Ofoe, Clement N. Zuuri, Ubaida Issah & Vivian Annan·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Introduction: Hypertension remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with a growing burden in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, despite policy interventions, blood pressure control rates remain suboptimal. Self-management, including medication adhere...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1299
Cyanide is a fast acting, potentially and deadly chemical that can exists in various forms. Exposure to small amount of cyanide through breathing, absorption through the skin or foods may have some signs and symptoms within minutes such as dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1297
Background: N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a well-established biomarker used for diagnosing and evaluating cardiac function, particularly in heart failure, and for assessing the prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. This observational study aimed to eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1295
Background: Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a notable electrocardiographic finding often associated with underlying structural heart disease (SHD). It may signify the presence of myocardial or valvular pathology, cardiomyopathy, or coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1293
Background: The noncommunicable disease has taken place on communicable disease in recent years. Acute myocardial infarction most common cause of cardiovascular death. In this subcontinent it occurs at an early age and more aggressively. Thrombolytics therapy remains cornerstone...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1294
Israt Islam, Rezaul Karim, Md. Nurul Amin, Azaz Bin Sharif, Md. Moklesur Rahman Sarkar & Smriti Rani Sarkar·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Background: Millions of people worldwide are affected by the very serious condition of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Both ACEI/ARB and Sacubitril/Valsartan are important treatments, even though we lack many real-world comparisons. Objective: the aim of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1292
Aims: To highlight the diagnostic role of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in tuberculous constrictive pericarditis (CP) presenting atypically as isolated pleural effusion, and to emphasize the importance of early multimodal imaging in TB-endemic regions. Presentation of Case...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1291
Aims: To report two cases of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) diagnosed during pacemaker implantation and emphasize its clinical relevance and procedural implications. Introduction: PLSVC is the most common thoracic venous anomaly, often asymptomatic and discovered inci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1290
Background: The aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), or Arteria Lusoria, is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic arch, often asymptomatic but capable of diverse presentations. Similarly, a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common cardiac anomaly, but its association with atr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1289
HOUDA BACHRI, Mohamed Sarsari, Shihab Abu Baker, Oualid Kerrouani, Omar Nafii, Anass Mghrari, Jamila Zarzur & Mohammed Cherti·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Aims: Dextrocardia is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the right-sided position of the heart within the thoracic cavity. Although the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in this population is comparable to that of the general population, the diagnostic approach...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1288
Aims: The purpose of this study is to review and summarize the latest management strategies of ALI, including the role of endovascular engineering, reconstructive surgery, and pharmacological therapy. Study Design: This study is a comprehensive literature review analyzing recent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1287
Background: Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical valve replacement, with an estimated incidence of 0.5–6% per patient-year, depending on valve position and anticoagulation adequacy (Dangas et al., 2016). While thrombus format...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1286
Background: Heart failure remains a growing public health challenge in Bangladesh, yet comprehensive data from community-based hospitals are lacking. Understanding local clinical patterns is crucial for improving management strategies. Objective: This study aimed to characterize...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1283
Zeineb Hamdani, Hajar Hatim, Mehdi Rochd, Taha Ettachfini, BOUZIANE Maha, Haboub Meryem, Selim Arous, Abdenasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Aims: To assess the prognostic value of the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) for predicting all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HRrEF) in a north African context. Study Design: Prospective, single-center observational study. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1284