Functional mitral stenosis may occur when transmitral flow is impaired in the absence of intrinsic mitral valve disease. We report a case of apparent mitral stenosis associated with severe aortic regurgitation and postoperative resolution after aortic valve replacement. A 54-year...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3557
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
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cardiovascular emergency associated with a significant risk of mortality and short- and long-term cardiovascular complications. The heterogeneity of clinical presentation necessitates early risk stratification to identify high-risk patient...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3563
Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by a malformation syndrome involving typical facial dysmorphism, psychomotor retardation, and visceral anomalies, particularly cardiac and gastrointestinal anomalies. We report the case of a 17-year-old adolescent with Kabu...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3559
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
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
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
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