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Comparative Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Treated with ACEIs/ ARBs Versus Sacubitril/Valsartan

Israt Islam, Rezaul Karim, Md. Nurul Amin, Azaz Bin Sharif, Md. Moklesur Rahman Sarkar & Smriti Rani Sarkar · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: Millions of people worldwide are affected by the very serious condition of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Both ACEI/ARB and Sacubitril/Valsartan are important treatments, even though we lack many real-world comparisons. Objective: the aim of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1292

Tuberculous Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting with Isolated Pleural Effusion: Diagnostic Value of Transthoracic Echocardiography

O. Soussi, L. Bakamel, A. Soufiani, N. Bendagha & R. Fellat · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Aims: To highlight the diagnostic role of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in tuberculous constrictive pericarditis (CP) presenting atypically as isolated pleural effusion, and to emphasize the importance of early multimodal imaging in TB-endemic regions. Presentation of Case...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1291

Exploring Dual Chamber Pacemakers in the Presence of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Two Case Reports

O. Sidaty, O. Soussi, M. Abdelali, I. Fellat & M. Cherti · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Aims: To report two cases of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) diagnosed during pacemaker implantation and emphasize its clinical relevance and procedural implications. Introduction: PLSVC is the most common thoracic venous anomaly, often asymptomatic and discovered inci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1290

Unmasking Paradoxical Embolism: Cerebellar Stroke Linked to Coexisting Arteria Lusoria and Patent Foramen Ovale

O. Soussi, P. Lemiere, C. Vallee, F. Devemy & J. Quilici · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: The aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), or Arteria Lusoria, is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic arch, often asymptomatic but capable of diverse presentations. Similarly, a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common cardiac anomaly, but its association with atr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1289

Navigating Primary Coronary Angiography in Acute Myocardial Infarction with Dextrocardia: A Case Report on Diagnostic and Procedural Adaptations

HOUDA BACHRI, Mohamed Sarsari, Shihab Abu Baker, Oualid Kerrouani, Omar Nafii, Anass Mghrari, Jamila Zarzur & Mohammed Cherti · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Aims: Dextrocardia is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the right-sided position of the heart within the thoracic cavity. Although the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in this population is comparable to that of the general population, the diagnostic approach...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1288

Advances in the Management of Acute Limb Ischemia: A Comprehensive Review of Current Strategies and Techniques

Fitri Febrianti Ramadhan & Novi Kurnianingsih · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Aims: The purpose of this study is to review and summarize the latest management strategies of ALI, including the role of endovascular engineering, reconstructive surgery, and pharmacological therapy. Study Design:  This study is a comprehensive literature review analyzing recent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1287

An Unusual Case of Massive Prosthetic Aortic Valve Thrombosis in a Hypocoagulated Patient

Hamidi M, El Bahri L, Rami H, Fellat N & Fellat R · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of mechanical valve replacement, with an estimated incidence of 0.5–6% per patient-year, depending on valve position and anticoagulation adequacy (Dangas et al., 2016). While thrombus format...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1286

Clinical Characteristics of Acute Heart Failure Patients Admitted to Community-based Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh

Tofayel Uddin Ahmed, Amdadul Haque, Parvez Rahman Khan, Mehedee Hasan & Shayla Shahadat · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: Heart failure remains a growing public health challenge in Bangladesh, yet comprehensive data from community-based hospitals are lacking. Understanding local clinical patterns is crucial for improving management strategies. Objective: This study aimed to characterize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1283

The Charlson Comorbidity Index for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Prognosis Prediction

Zeineb Hamdani, Hajar Hatim, Mehdi Rochd, Taha Ettachfini, BOUZIANE Maha, Haboub Meryem, Selim Arous, Abdenasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Aims: To assess the prognostic value of the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) for predicting all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HRrEF) in a north African context. Study Design: Prospective, single-center observational study. Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1284

Ischemic Stroke Revealing a Left Atrial Myxoma and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in a 56-Year-Old Woman

H. Hatim, Z. Hamdani, M. Rochd, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Left atrial myxomas are rare but potentially serious tumors capable of causing systemic embolism and obstructive cardiac symptoms. We report the case of a 56-year-old woman with cardiovascular risk factors who was admitted for an acute ischemic stroke. Investigations revealed a l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1285

From Transient Ischemic Attack to Acute Heart Failure: Unmasking Fabry Disease in a Young Woman with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

S. EJJEBLI, A. ALTIMIMI, A. BOULAHNACH, H. EJJEBLI, S. AROUS, M. HABOUB, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

We report the case of a 20-year-old woman admitted to the cardiology intensive care unit for acute heart failure. Initial evaluations suggested hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed diffuse myocardial fibrosis and features consis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1281

Cardiac Sarcoidosis Leading to Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report of Fatal Ventricular Fibrillation in a 45-Year-Old Male

S. EJJEBLI, A. ALTIMIMI, I. Rezzouk, A. ELMAHI, G. Benouna & R. HABBAL · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare but serious manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis, affecting the heart muscle and leading to significant morbidity and mortality. We report the case of a 45-year-old male with a decade-long history of systemic sarcoidosis, who was admitted with sympt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1282

A Rare Case of Right Ventricular Cardiac Metastasis from Urothelial Carcinoma Presenting with Multifocal Stroke and Massive Pulmonary Embolism

K.Mouammine, J.Yamoul Jihane, R.Habbal, S Arous, M.Bennouna & A.Drighil · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: Cardiac metastases from urothelial carcinoma are rare and often clinically silent. Right ventricular (RV) involvement is exceptionally uncommon and may present with embolic complications. Case Summary: We report the case of a 68-year-old male with metastatic urothelia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1280

Comparision between Myopericarditis and ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report

Nabil Laktib, Mehdi Ayoub Laaroussi, Hicham Faliouni, Ilyasse Asfalou, Aatif Benyass & Zouhair Lakhal · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Myopericarditis is an inflammatory disease affecting both the pericardial sac and the myocardium. Its presentation is typically similar to pericarditis syndrome, with myocardial involvement being more subtle or secondary in nature. Distinguishing between myopericarditis and myoca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1279

Flecainide-Induced Rapid Atrial Flutter: A Diagnostic Trap Hidden behind Misleading VT Scores

YAMOUL J., MOUAMMINE K., BENHAR I., BENNOUNA G., Drighil A. & Habbal R. · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Background: Flecainide is a class IC antiarrhythmic agent used to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it carries a known risk of proarrhythmia, including the rare but potentially life-threatening induction of 1:1 atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response. Case presentat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1278