B. Lahkim

Risk Stratification, Treatment Approach and Short-Term Outcomes of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in a Moroccan Tertiary Cardiology Department: A Retrospective Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Boudar, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cardiovascular emergency associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly when diagnosis is delayed. Because the clinical spectrum varies widely (mild dyspnea to near-cardiac collapse), it is important for clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2535

Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Diagnostic Features of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in a Moroccan Tertiary Cardiology Department: A Retrospective Descriptive Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB, M. BOUZIANE & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) constitutes a leading cause of illness and death from cardiovascular disease around the world. Even with better ways to diagnose and treat PE, it is still difficult to manage, especially in places where local data are limited. In Morocco,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2533

Iron Deficiency in Older Adults Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure: Prevalence, Clinical Correlates and One-Year Outcomes in a Moroccan Prospective Study

D. Bennani, B. Lahkim, A. Zouad, A. El Bouazizi, L. Afendi, F. Essadqi, M. HABOUB & A. DRIGHIL · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with heart failure. This association is often underrecognized in clinical practice, despite its important implications for symptoms and prognosis. Iron deficiency has been associated with worse symptoms, impaired fun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2531