Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) associated with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs and to analyze its demographic distribution, including age, breed, and gender predisposition. Study Design: A cross-sectional observatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1260
Aims: Intense and prolonged sports activities lead to cardiovascular adaptations known as "athlete's heart." Our study aimed to explore the echocardiographic characteristics of athlete's heart in North African soccer players. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted by the N...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1259
Background: True and false left ventricular (LV) aneurysms are two rare and severe complications of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). While differentiating between these entities is challenging, early treatment is crucial to guide surgery and prevent life-threatening complicatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1258
Background: The widespread use of preservatives like sodium benzoate (SB) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in processed foods and beverages necessitates assessing their potential health risks. Aim: This study examined the effects of sodium benzoate, vitamin C, and their combination...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1257
Introduction: Ischemic cardiomyopathy, though rare in young adults, can lead to severe complications such as left ventricular dysfunction, intracardiac thrombi, and arrhythmias. This case highlights the significance of early recognition and management strategies in preventing lif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1255
Background: Cardiac diseases, particularly in dogs, account for approximately 10% of cases presented to veterinary clinics, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality, often through heart failure (Braunwald, 2008). Mitral regurgitation from chronic mitral valve disease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1256
Aims: The review aims to assess the effect of ongoing treatment with trimetazidine on the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in Asian patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methodology: A systematic literature review of the journal articles evaluating the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1254
Background: The toxicity of dichlorvos on the heart is based on its ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase enzyme leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine in the presynaptic space. This can be associated with various health issues such as muscle incoordination, tremors, myos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1253
Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD) is a rare form of systemic inflammatory polyarthritis characterized by various symptoms such as prolonged fever, rash, and arthralgia. However, it can also present with pericardial effusion, often misdiagnosed as being of infectious origin, sinc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1252
Cardiac myopathy, encompassing hypertrophic, dilated, restrictive, and arrhythmogenic forms, represents a significant challenge due to its complex genetic underpinnings and limited curative treatments. Advances in CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1250
Aim: To evaluate the cardioprotective effect of green tea and honey on the blood levels of creatinine kinase and troponin of albino Wistar rats exposed to atrazine. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Clinical Chemistry and Department of A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1251
Introduction: Pathologies of the ascending aorta, such as aneurysms and dissections, present a challenge in cardiovascular surgery. The Bentall procedure, which replaces the aorta and aortic valve while reimplanting the coronary arteries, reduces mortality and morbidity. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1249
Introduction: Cardiogenic shock (CC) is a critical condition characterized by acute cardiac failure and tissue hypoxia, affecting around a third of intensive care patients. With mortality exceeding 50%, its early diagnosis and prompt management are essential to improve clinical o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1247
Pericardial effusion, characterized by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity, can result from various etiologies, including malignancies. Neoplastic pericardial effusion is particularly concerning, often serving as an early marker of cancer recurrence and complicating clin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1248
Background: Right-sided infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but serious complication of congenital heart defects, particularly ventricular septal defects (VSDs). Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) can develop as a secondary consequence of recurrent right-sided IE, leading to signific...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1246