Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined by a left ventricle (LV) with reduced systolic function (<45%) and dilation (LV volume > 90 ml/m²), excluding coronary artery disease or sufficient load conditions to explain it. The etiologies are multiple and increasingly well-known...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i3424
Infective endocarditis is a relatively rare disease which, despite today's advances in diagnosis and treatment, is still associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Staphylococci and streptococci head the list of causative organisms. Few cases of Streptococcus gordonii e...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i1388
Introduction: Acute aortic dissection (AD) is a rare and life-threatening condition associated with high mortality rates in the absence of prompt intervention. This article provides an in-depth examination of the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of Stanf...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2024/v13i1397