The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating heart rate and blood pressure and maintaining homeostasis during physiological stresses. Nervous dysautonomias are often observed in patients presenting cardiovascular symptoms. Despite that, other important but les...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4377
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and supine hypertension (SH) are two cardiovascular symptoms of autonomic failure that frequently coexist in the same patient. Clinicians are faced with a dilemma because aggressive orthostatic intolerance treatment can exacerbate supine hypertension,...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2023/v12i4356
Gender differences in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are widely recognised. Women may present with ACS at an older age and with a different cardiovascular risk profile, including higher prevalences of hypertension, diabetes, and renal insufficiency in many cohorts. They may also h...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i4565
Introduction: ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the kidneys and lungs; however, cardiac involvement, though rare, can present a significant diagnostic challenge. This complication is often underestimated and may manifest as myocarditis...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i1478