Background: Cardiac conduction disturbances are rare complications of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They are usually transient and reversible with correction of metabolic abnormalities. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 27-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who presented...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4507
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a stress-induced cardiomyopathy characterized by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction, typically triggered by emotional or physical stress. While usually reversible, TTS can be complicated by severe events, with ventricular arrhy...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4506
Background : Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical heart valves, particularly in the setting of subtherapeutic anticoagulation. Obstructive PVT in the aortic position can result in acute heart failure and sudden cardiac death....
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3500
Objective: To evaluate the effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in coronary patients, whether revascularized or not. Methods: A prospective single-center study was conducted in 100 patients with ischemic cardio...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3494
Background: Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that may present with various cardiovascular manifestations, including acute myocarditis. The excessive release of catecholamines can cause direct myocardial injury through mechanisms such as vasospasm, oxidativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3493