Aim: To assess lipid profile level and cardiovascular markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Study Design: Cross-sectional Study. Place and Duration of Study: Port-Harcourt, Nigeria and Evashalom Medical Diagnostic services, between November 2022 and April 2023. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2024/v6i1109
A condition known as silent myocardial ischemia occurs when there is a decrease in myocardial blood flow without any obvious signs, such as discomfort or chest pain. The most typical clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease (CAD) is this illness. [1] Silent myocardial in...
Zainab Al Bahrani, Ali Al Rowaidan, Abdullah Mohamed, Mohamed A. Soliman, Abdullah Al Ruwaili, Abdelkarim Al Garni, Muneera Al Taweel & Ayman F. Soliman·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2024
Anabolic Steroids (AS) are synthetic versions of testosterone produced by pharmaceutical companies to mimic the biological effects of natural testosterone. They are widely used to treat various pathological conditions such as anemia and cachexia. Additionally, steroids are common...
Aims: Identify cardiovascular risk factors and to estimate the risk of cardiovascular events in women presenting with APO. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Two maternity wards in Lubumbashi (University Clinics of Lubumbashi and Jason Sendwe Provin...
Aims: This study assessed the effects of the Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern on anthropometric parameters and cardiovascular indices. Study Design: This was a descriptive retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Department of Physiol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2024/v6i1104
We report a rare case of inverted Takotsubo syndrome in a 24-year-old woman. Takotsubo syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome, is a transient condition characterized by acute and reversible dysfunction of the left ventricle. Cardiac auscultation sh...
This study aims to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients presenting with ischemic stroke associated with atrial fibrillation at Ibn Rochd University Hospital. We studied 60 patients admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of ischemic...
The article discusses a 21-year-old patient with Laubry-Pezzi syndrome who underwent a Ross procedure due to dysfunction of a mechanical aortic valve originally implanted for a congenital malformation. The Ross procedure, using the patient’s own pulmonary valve, offers advantages...
Background: Although there are several studies available regarding the safety and effectiveness of olmesartan + calcium channel blockers (CCBs) + diuretics, there were dearth of studies among experts regarding the clinical use and prescription practices of olmesartan + calcium ch...
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...