Introduction: Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign cardiac tumor, usually discovered incidentally or during evaluation for embolic events. Its echocardiographic appearance often mimics infective endocarditis, making diagnosis challenging. Case Presentation: We report the case...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i4502
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
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by dilatation of the left ventricle (LV) associated with systolic dysfunction, in the absence of a clear triggering factor. Study Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical, paracli...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3499
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
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a critical and independent predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD). Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) serves as a crucial indicator for monitoring blood sugar control in diabetic individuals. Aim: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3498
Background: Right-sided infective endocarditis (RSIE) is typically associated with intravenous drug use or indwelling catheters. Its diagnosis in non-IV drug users is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. The disease is often under-recognized in patients with atypical risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3496
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but recognized adverse effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, notably Dasatinib, prescribed in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Due to potential reversibility, prompt recognition and management are essential. We report a 60-year-old m...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3497
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, it is classified into ischemic and haemorrhagic types, each with distinct causes and outcomes. This review covers stroke's epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment str...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3495
Objective: To evaluate the effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in coronary patients, whether revascularized or not. Methods: A prospective single-center study was conducted in 100 patients with ischemic cardio...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2025/v14i3494
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