Pulmonary stenosis (PS) associated with a huge ostium secundum Atrial septal defect (ASD) is relatively uncommon. In such condition, a significant left-to-right shunt across ASD is prevented by significant obstruction at pulmonary valve level and hence it protects the pulmonary b...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4379
Alveolar hemorrhage (AH) is a rare yet severe clinical condition marked by significant bleeding into the alveolar spaces, often leading to high mortality. AH can occur following systemic thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a complication that is infrequent but pot...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4504
Myocarditis can be caused by a variety of infectious and non-infectious illnesses [1]. Although viral infection remains the most commonly identified cause of myocarditis, the role of parvovirus B19 (B19V) from the Erythrovirus genus in the pathogenesis of myocarditis has been ide...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4376
Mechanical heart valves are the preferred choice for younger individuals when the native valves cannot undergo repair, primarily due to their exceptional durability. It is crucial to meticulously manage the international normalized ratio (INR) within the range of 2.5 to 3.5 to en...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4375
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditional risk factors for CVD can only partially account for the 50-fold rise in the incidence of atheroscle...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3501