The population of South Asians (SA) is growing rapidly, leading to an increase in the global SA diaspora. Foreign-born SAs have been one of the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the United States over the past decade. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting SAs (imm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1227
Background: Regardless of the development of overt hypertension, prehypertension (PHTN) is a serious health issue that puts participants at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Health carepro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1225
Context: Myocarditis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It involves inflammation of the cardiac muscle, which can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocardial dysfunction. Early recognition and approp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1226
Abdulwasiu. A. Busari, Chidinma C. Obadiah, Osuvwe C. Orororo, Israel O. Efejene, Michael E. Aisuodionoe, Esthinsheen Osirim, Samantha DeLoache, Collins I. Ebu, Abdullahi A. Adejare & Kabir Badmos·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2024
Diabetic periodontitis and diabetes worsen cardiovascular disease, which is a major cause of morbidity and death globally. Although Nigella sativa (NS) oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hypoglycemic qualities, little is known about how well it can treat periodontitis an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1224
Background: Although there were clinical studies conducted on the efficacy and safety of bisoprolol and telmisartan combination, there were lack of studies among clinicians in actual practice. So, this study was conducted to gather expert opinions regarding the clinical use of bi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1223
Context: For anticoagulation therapy, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), such rivaroxaban, have become popular substitutes for vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Although they have both been linked to bleeding concerns, further research is still needed to determine how safe they are...
Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumour derived from chromaffin cells that produce catecholamines. The classical clinical triad is characterised by headaches, palpitations and sweating. Our patient presented initially with severe dilated cardiomyopathy and acute...
Jibran Ikram, Salah Uddin, Muhammad Zarak Khan, Imran Ullah, Ayesha Zahid, Aimen James, Aftab Ahmad, Eemaz Nathaniel, Qazi Farooq Wahab, Khuram Khan, Muhammad Awais, Moeen Ikram, Furqan Ul Haq & Malik W.Z. Khan·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2024
Introduction: High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition among older individuals and is a major factor in developing cardiovascular diseases, including stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly disrupted and is a leading cause of...
Modulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity allows human organism to effectively respond to challenges in the environment via changes in, for example, heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP). Various factors, like cold pressor test (CPT) can impact ANS activity and...
Introduction: Primary hyperaldosteronism is a disorder characterised by the excessive production of aldosterone by the adrenal glands. It typically presents as elevated blood pressure and low blood potassium levels. However, the clinical manifestation can be significantly detrime...