Objective
Hypertensive crisis is an increasingly frequent medical condition in our context. Its management in medical emergencies is a real challenge for physicians. Few data on hypertensive crisis are ...
Background
Prevalence of coronary artery disease is between 7-13 percent in urban and 2-7 % in rural India1. The alarm in rise in the prevalence of coronary risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking...
👤 Authors:PIO Machihude, Mario BAKAI Abalo, SOUHO Bénédict+ 8 more
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To describe the epidemiological, clinical and arterial Doppler ultrasound aspects of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Material and Methods
This is a prospective study with ...
👤 Authors:Dangwe Temoua Naibe, Adam Ahamat Ali, Lucien Allawaye+ 12 more
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Introduction
Rheumatic heart disease is mostly common in low-income or developing parts of the world, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, with a high morbidity and mortality rate. There are few data that are available in Chad on...
👤 Authors:Mahamat-Azaki Oumar, Zakaria Zakaria Abdel-madjid, Ahamat Ali Adam+ 3 more
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Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare congenital heart disease. It is usually associated with other congenital defects, particularly atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale (PFO). We report here the case of Ebstein's disease revealed in a 23-year-ol...
👤 Authors:Alhassen Muntaser, Abdalla Abuzer, Ali Tahir+ 1 more
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Themain left coronary artery and its branches have wide variability in its morphology regarding caliber, as seen through angiographic imaging. This study aims to determine the diameters of the left coronary artery and its branches among the ...
👤 Authors:Kumar Trivedi Mahendra, Branton Alice, Trivedi Dahryn+ 1 more
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Study was aimed to evaluate effect of Biofield Treated Proprietary Formulation and Biofield Treatment per se on cardiac performance on NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME) and high fat diet (HFD)-induc...
Introduction
Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are structural abnormalities of the heart and intra-thoracic great vessels that are present at birth and may be of functional significance. They are the most...
👤 Authors:Jonas Kologo Koudougou, Rosario Christian Millogo Georges, Salissou Seck Mbaye Mbaye+ 7 more
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This series summarizes 12 pregnancies complicated by valvular heart disease, focusing on intrapartum management, anesthesia choices, and maternal–fetal outcomes in a resource‑limited setting.
Objective
To examine the current linkage between different medical services for hypertension patients for enhanced integration among medical service systems.
Methods
A total of 18 ho...
👤 Authors:Jiang Zehui, Zhang Jun, Wang Junyong+ 3 more
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Objective
To understand the present status of high blood pressure in Jiangxi adults including the prevalence rate, overall awareness, and hypertension treatment.
Methods
a total of 7...
👤 Authors:Elqatni M., Fatihi J., Elomri N.+ 5 more
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A case report of a common iliac artery aneurysm revealing underlying Behçet’s disease. It reviews diagnostic clues, vascular complications, and multidisciplinary management.
Cardiovascular disease is actually a major cause of mortality, illness and hospitalization worldwide. Several risk factors have been identified that are strongly associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. Public prevention st...
Introduction
Heart disorders are the major concern of population health worldwide. According to WHO estimates 2018, 17.9 million peoples were died due to cardiovascular disorders.
Aim
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👤 Authors:Bouomrani Salem, Souissi Oussema, Guermazi Mouna+ 2 more
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Introduction
The cardiac localization of hydatid cyst (HC) is rare and little known. It is exceptionally primary and isolated. Myocardial ischemia remains an exceptional and unusual manifestation of this localization. We...
👤 Authors:Stefani Laura, Mascherini Gabriele, Tosi Benedetta+ 1 more
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Progressive increase of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with a rising costs for the society, is driving to focus on risk’s factors reduction. The importance to prevent acute events and to reduce mortality and morbility have risen the sound of ...
Introduction
Cardiac non-specific inflammatory pseudotumors (NSIPT) are exceptionally associated to Behçet's disease (BD) and represent a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The meaning and the mechanisms of this ...
👤 Authors:J. Carlson Debra, R. McFarlane James, Dieberg Gudrun+ 1 more
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Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, responsible for approximately 31% of global mortality. The aim of this study was to examine the hypertensive responses and determine the peak rate pressure product, c...
👤 Authors:Müller Jan, von Korn Pia, Olson Nils+ 5 more
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Studies suggest that cardiovascular risk of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) is increased. This study aims on the predictive value of a single daily activity and exercise capacity assessments on t...
Over the last few decades, many research works highlighted the role of miRNAs on cardiac diseases. Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) or coronary heart disease is a condition that is mainly caused by atherosclerosis. It has been established that ...
👤 Authors:Bauer Peter, Arand Patricia, Radovanovic Dragana+ 7 more
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The aim of this study was to assess the use of ambulatory acoustic cardiography during the initial data collection of the longitudinal study of a rural population in Switzerland (n=297, mean age 48.9 ±16.5 years, 57% female). Ambulatory acou...
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine the mediation of depressive symptoms in the relationship between cardiovascular risk and the health conservation of community-dwelling vulnerable diabetic elderly in orde...
👤 Authors:Mpande Nomazulu, Fungai Chinamasa Camillio, Manangazira Portia+ 5 more
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Background:
Hypertension is a public health problem with high mortality and morbidity globally. A rapid assessment of hypertensive patients at Harare Central Hospital Outpatients Department (OPD) in June 2013 revealed t...
👤 Authors:Ide Tomomi, Suzuki Asahi, Kurokawa Mihoko+ 3 more
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The prospective intervention study was conducted to investigate the effects of kale powder (Kale juice mixed with water or milk) consumption on metabolic syndrome in subjects with potential metabolic syndrome...
Although inaccurate, non-reproducible blood pressure values can result from non-standardized assessments, recommended approaches to standardize blood pressure measurement are often not followed in research studies. An expert consensus of nat...
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of patent haemostasis in avoiding radial artery occlusion after transradial catheterization.
Background:
Radial a...
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To find out the diagnostic accuracy of admission ECG against coronary angiography (CAG) to predict the ARA in patients with USAP /NSTEMI.
Background:
In USAP even though m...
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This brief report presents a potential new technique for locating the sites of origin of focal atrial tachycardias from standard 12-lead electrocardiograms.
Methods:
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Backgroud:
Metabolic acidosis, a common condition particularly in end stage renal disease patients, results in malnutrition and inflammation. In this study, we focused on the importance of metabolic acidosis on manifest...
A surgical review of factors influencing femoropopliteal bypass longevity, including lesion characteristics, techniques, graft materials, and post‑operative surveillance.
👤 Authors:A.V Mattioli, Pennella Sonia, P Pedrazzi+ 1 more
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Background.
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedD) is associated with a reduction of overall mortality and mortality from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In a previous study we found a relationship between intak...
👤 Authors:Jalnapurkar Sawan, Mangaonkar Abhishek, Mondal Ashis+ 3 more
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The aim of this review is to compile our understanding of microRNA (miRNA) and its significance in Hypertension (HTN) pathophysiology. The wide spectrum of health disparity is one of the reasons for the dominance of HTN in humans for decades...
👤 Authors:Rosas-Peralta Martin, Palomo-Piñón Silvia, Borrayo Sánchez Gabriela+ 2 more
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This article reviews heart–kidney signaling in heart failure, contrasting adaptive and maladaptive pathways. It discusses neurohormonal activation, fibrosis, and emerging therapeutic targets.
An overview of blood pressure regulation in hypoxia addresses altitude physiology, sleep disordered breathing, and cardiopulmonary disease. It reviews pathophysiology and therapeutic implications.
This review discusses causes of lower‑limb bypass graft failure and strategies to improve durability. It considers patient selection, conduit choice, surveillance, and re‑intervention options.
👤 Authors:A. Hammond Drayton, E. DeRemer Christina, M. Killough David+ 1 more
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Ablation of foci within the atria has been shown to resolve symptoms of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. However, no standard has been established for anticoagulation after the procedure. Enoxaparin ha...
👤 Authors:Mazor Dray Efrat, Konstantino Yuval, Ilia Reuben
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Exercise-dependent complete left bundle branch block is a rare entity.We present a case in which this phenomenon was demonstrated during the recovery period of a stress test. To the best of our knowledge such an observation has not been prev...
👤 Authors:Scicchitano Pietro, Frasso Giulia, Carbone Mariangela+ 5 more
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To determine whether age at menarche is an independent predictor of common carotid artery intima-media thickness in overweight and obese adult women.
Methods:
403 overwe...
👤 Authors:Choudhary Raghvendra, Maheshwari Deepak, Rijhwani Puneet+ 1 more
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Background:
Conventional transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) are usually unable to reveal very early subtle abnormalities in left ventricular (LV) systolic function caused by hypertensi...
👤 Authors:Singla Rohit, Jain Anoop, single Rishu+ 1 more
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Background:
Western studies have shown that hypertension increases carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) as early as in childhood and adolescence. However, similar data from India is lacking. Indians have different genet...
Direct intercoronary continuity is a rare angiographic finding. We report an unusual case of a 51-year old male with coronary disease who demonstrated intermittent variability in the directions of flow as a result of changes in his coronary ...
👤 Authors:Sassara Marco, Ruggiero Massimo, Tota Francesco+ 9 more
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We report the case of a 22 year-old-male patient affected by Sotos syndrome was preoperatively and urgently evaluated for tracheal stent implantation due to respiratory insufficiency caused by idiopathic tracheal stenosis.
Rest elect...
A concise review of chronic atrial fibrillation covers mechanisms, stroke risk, and rate versus rhythm control. It highlights anticoagulation strategies and shared decision‑making to individualize therapy.
👤 Authors:Ruggiero Massimo, Tota Francesco, Sassara Marco+ 7 more
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We describe a rare case of multiple coronary artery-left ventricular fistulas associated with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 62 year asymptomatic old male admitted to our department for a perioperative evaluation of non cardiac surg...
👤 Authors:M. R. Lacerdaa Carla, B. MacLeaa Holly, G. Duncana Colleen+ 2 more
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Background: Heart valves share developmental signaling pathways with cartilage and bone. While calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) has been associated with valve calcification and stenosis, suggestive of osteogenesis, myxomatous mitral valv...
👤 Authors:Richter Utz, Christoph Marian, Tausche Anne-Kathrin+ 6 more
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Introduction:
Elevated serum troponin levels are a reliable indicator of right ventricular wall stress in patients with acute pulmonary artery embolism (PE). Raised troponin levels have been shown to predict adverse cli...
Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity of the Extracts of the Leaves, Stembark and Root of Allanblackia floribunda: An Alternative Paradigm Shift Outcome.
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro
Ashique Ali Arain, Syed Muhammad Ali, Madiha Shah
Vitamin -D Deficiency: A Clinical Problem Searching For Solution.