Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a hemodynamic condition characterized by a mean-pulmonary arterial pressure of ≥ 25 mmHg. The most common types of PH are pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), PH caused by left hea...
Congenital atrioventricular block is a rare disorder with an incidence of 1 in 22,000 cases. Its diagnosis is devastating to parents anywhere in the world, and even more so in a resource limited country like in Nigeria. We report the case of Baby E. who was first suspected to be...
Diet is a major modifiable factor in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. An optimal body weight with a BMI between 20 kg/m2 and 24.9 kg/m2 (18.5 kg/m2 to 24.9 kg/m2 for Asians), and a diet rich in non-starchy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes; mo...
Nnamdi J. J. Chinonso, U. K. Amah, J. A. Onuegbu, H. C. Okpara, J. E. Okwara, J. M. Olisekodiaka, R. A. Analike & E. C. Izuchukwu·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2021
Background: Obesity elevates the risk of developing diabetes, coronary artery disease, fatty liver, gall stones, sleep apnea, arthritis and various types of cancer. Atherogenic indices have been suggested to be a link from obesity to coronary heart diseases, hence a predisposing...
Md. Emran Hossain, Roksana Islam, Daharul Islam, A. K. M. Azad Hossain, Durul Hoda & H. M. Hamidullah Mehedi·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2021
Background: The QRS duration signifies the time for ventricular depolarization. Normally, the QRS duration is 0.06 to 0.10 seconds. The measurement of left ventricular dimensions and the changes of left ventricular dimensions are important to assess cardiac as well as the cardiov...
Ezeani Emmanuel Ifeakandu, Maduka Stephen Ozoemenam, Dimkpa Uchechukwu, Chukwukaeme Chidinma Winifred & Okwuonu Ifeoma Frances·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2021
Aim: We aimed at assessing the effects of occupational noise exposure on cardiovascular functions of saw-mill workers in Nnewi metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study comparing saw-mill workers occupationally exposed to intense noise leve...
Acute myocardial injury in SARS-CoV-2 infection results from myocarditis and coronary thrombosis initiated by destabilisation of existing and newly generated plaques. Appropriately timed dual antiplatelet therapy with statins early in the disease course is a hypothesised preventi...
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among non-communicable diseases. Ischemic heart disease is responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths in 2019. Stroke is the second leading cause of death is responsible for 11%. The main risk factors of ca...
Aims: This case demonstrates that coronary embolism secondary to prosthetic valve thrombosis, although rare, can occur in patients years after mitro-aortic valve replacement despite adequate anticoagulation. Presentation of Case: We report the case of a 52-year-old man with a mec...
Systemic hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular adverse events are limited by the generally poor predictive value of traditional risk factors assessment models. The use of tissue-specific cardiac bi...