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Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors among Inmates in Nigerian Correctional Centres

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...

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An Evaluation of Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activity of Rubus idaeus on High Fat Induced Rat Model with Safety Profile Analysis

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...

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A Comprehensive Epidemiological Study to Unveiling the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Bangladesh

Moshiur Rahman, Sazin Islam, Sharmin Akter, Md. Shariful Islam, Mst. Sharmin Sultana Soby, Sarmin Siraj Sormy & Md. Milon Ali · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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Ventricular Tachycardia Revealing an Anderson– Fabry Disease: A Rare Case Report

Charif H., B. E. Ovaga, Jama D., P. Mulendele, Njie M., Haboub M., Arous S., Bennouna E. M., Drighil A. & Habbal R. · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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In silico Investigation of the Bioactive Component of Zingiber Officinale (GINGER) as a Potential Inhibitor of Angotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) in Hypertension

Abdullahi Muhammed Hassan, Abdullahi Halimatu Sadiya & Adeu Magdalene Nguher · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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The Vicious Cycle of BRASH Syndrome: A Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature

Charif H., Patrick M., Njie M., Jama D., B. E. Ovaga, Haboub M., Arous S., Bennouna E. M., Drighil A. & Habbal R. · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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A Large Thrombus in Transit within a Patent Foramen Ovale with Massive Pulmonary Embolism : A Rare Case Report

H. Charif, I. Rezzouk, B. E. Ovaga, D. Jama, S. Elmazozi, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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Unmasking the Underdiagnosed: Resolving Decade-Old Wounds with Innovative Interventions in Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Follow Up after 2 Years

Gallusena Erickatulistiawan & Novi Kurnianingsih · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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Superinfected Libman-Sacks Endocarditis Revealing a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report with Review of the Literature

Charif H., Haboub M., Arous S., Bennouna E., Drighil A., Azouzi L. & Habbal R. · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

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...

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Isolated Tricuspid Valve Libman-sacks Endocarditis in Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Rare Case Report and Literatures Review

H. Charif, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, Med G. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL, L. Azzouzi & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE), characterized by the formation of verrucous vegetations, is a typical cardiac manifestation of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It primarily leads to cardiac valve lesions. The mos...

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From Sadness to Heart Disease: A Comprehensive Review on the Correlation between Depression and Cardiovascular Disease

Miller Marian Cudjoe · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Depression has been underlined as one of the key diagnosis among patients with cardiovascular disease. Academic literature indicates an increased link between depression and cardiovascular disease. Although studies has been done in relation to the pharmacological and cognitive-be...

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Cholestatic Bradycardia: The Story of Rising Bilirubin and the Slowing Heart – A Case Report of a 74 Years Old Female Patient at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

Nkeiruka Chigekwu Mbadiwe, Adaobi Vivian Ikemeh, John U. Onyebueze, Chidiebere Ikechukwu Ikararoha, Samuel Obiajulu Ike & Basden Onwubere · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

The association between Cholestatic jaundice and bradycardia has been well documented with reports of a variety of bradyarrhythmias. Although the actual mechanism by which jaundice leads to development of bradycardia or bradyarrhythmia has remained a puzzle to both physicians and...

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Migration of an Implantable Port Catheter into the Right Pulmonary Artery: A Rare Complication in a Child Followed for Testicular Rhabdomyosarcoma

Charfo Bacharou Mahamadou, Elbouazizi Asma, Mokri Anas, Errami Amine & Drighil Abdel Nasser · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Introduction: The implantable catheter chamber (ICC) is today a crucial tool in the management of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. As an invasive device, it carries risks that can be infectious, mechanical, and thromboembolic. Case Presentation: We report a case of a young...

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Epidemiological Analysis of Patients Undergoing Left Main Coronary Angioplasty

Caroline Ahrens Ortolan, Natália de Oliveira Heinzen, Gabriela Romaniello & Gustavo Lenci Marques · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2023

Aims: To outline the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients submitted to angioplasty of the left main coronary artery including variables regarding sex, age, number of diseased vessels, Syntax Score, in-hospital outcome, clinical aspects, comorbidities and complications in...

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