Pericardial effusion, while not uncommon, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly when presenting as tamponade, especially in young individuals without identifiable risk factors. We present a compelling case of a 19-year-old with acute dyspnea ultima...
Background: The Athletic heart (AH) exhibits a complex physiologic variation in function and structure caused by remodeling that accompanies regular athletic training. This study investigated the sex and age variations in the electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters of apparently he...
Objective: The current survey-based study aims to better understand expert opinion on the most commonly prescribed anticoagulants in clinical practice, with a special focus on the use of dabigatran in real-time clinical practice in an Indian setting. Methodology: A cross-sectiona...
Background: Electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns are graphical recordings of voltage versus time of the electrical waves of the heart using a resting 12-lead ECG machine. In children, ECG misinterpretation remains a problem and can result in clinical mismanagement. In electrocardi...
Considering the recent popular use of a herbal tea― Aju Mbaise, in Southern parts of Nigeria, for weight shedding, the present study evaluated the effect of Ethanolic Extract of Aju Mbaise (EEAM) herbs consumption on lipid profile, some liver enzymes and body weight in high fat-d...
Sara Rahmat, Souvik Kumar Mandal, Kazi Sakib, Shoronika Alam Safa, Salma Akter, Md. Farhan Faisal, Tasnia Rahman, Mst. Morsheda Akter Mim, Reshita Das & Rafat Tashin·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2023
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are now the leading cause of global death. Almost 17.9 million people die every year due to cardiovascular diseases. Hyperlipidemia is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases. Increased ch...
F. U. Agu, C. E. Ijioma, U. Odom, M. U. Elendu, N. B. Zurmi, F. U. Ogunnaya, I. O. Abali, O. Austin-Jemifor, J. E. Odarah, U. J. Ogbonna, A. C. Amuta, J. E. Areh & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2023
Background: This cross-sectional survey aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among inmates in Nigerian correctional centres and explore associated risk factors. Methods: The study included 270 adult inmates (20 years and above) from Owerri Correctional Facility and O...
F. M. Sharifuzzaman Shohan, Juliana Aditi Baroi, Puja Bhowmik, Md. Abdullah Hil Baky Rupak, Md. Rahmat Ullah, Md. Abu Bakar Siddiq, Tasin Islam Pranto, Mohammad Shahjalalur Rahman Siam & Rafat Tashin·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2023
One abundant source of medications is medicinal plants. Therefore, medicinal plants may be thought of as a broad class of medications against many illnesses. These days, hyperlipidemia is a prevalent condition that is causing a great deal of misery for its victims. There are a lo...
Objective: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a growing global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This comprehensive epidemiological study aims to assess the prevalence, risk factors, disparities, and healthcare infrastructure related to CVDs in Ban...
Anderson-Fabry disease ranks as the second most common lysosomal storage disorder. It is a hereditary and rare metabolic condition resulting from a mutation in the GLA gene, responsible for encoding the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. This condition impacts multiple organ...
Hypertension is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for a number of chronic health conditions and the major cause of premature death worldwide. Several new target and diseases pa...
BRASH syndrome is a medical condition characterized by the combination of bradycardia (a slow heart rate) and shock in individuals with renal failure, a history of taking atrioventricular (AV) nodal blocking medications, and hyperkalemia (elevated levels of potassium in the blood...
Reports of thrombi straddling the patent foramen ovale (PFO) are uncommon occurrences. The development of thrombi within the cardiac chambers poses a greater risk of mortality compared to pulmonary embolism (PE) alone and may necessitate a change in treatment strategy [1]. In thi...
Chronic venous disorders or the more severe chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) commonly affect aging populations, causing venous hypertension and other complications in the lower limbs. This report discusses a 59-year-old Indonesian woman with a ten-year history of unresponsive f...
We present the case of isolated mitral regurgitation detected in a 24 years old patient who was presented to the cardiology department of Ibn Rochd University Hospital complaining of dyspnea on moderate exertion. The present case report describes a 24 years-old Moroccan lady, si...