Ibrahim A Galtimari, Faruk, Buba, Musa Mohammed, Baba, Mohammed Abdullahi, Talle & Charles Oladele, Anjorin·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Primary cardiac tumours are uncommon, being documented at an estimated low incidence of less than 0.19%. Myxoma is the most common neoplasm encountered in many series, commonly involving the left atrium, with the right atrial location occurring in about one-fifth of cases. The ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1277
Background: Serum uric acid (UA) has emerged as a significant biomarker associated with metabolic disorders, including diabetes and dyslipidemia. While hyperuricemia is linked to insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk globally, its role in South Asian populations, particularl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1276
Background: Papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is a rare but potentially embolic primary cardiac tumor, most often found on the valvular endocardium. Its detection is usually incidental, but its clinical consequences can be severe, especially in left-sided locations. Increasing access...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1273
Background: Holt-Oram syndrome (HOS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by congenital upper limb malformations and cardiac anomalies. While structural cardiac defects such as atrial septal defects (ASDs) are commonly reported, isolated conduction abnormalities as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1274
Nouhaila Wakil, Lamia Tlohi, Maha bouziane, Meryem Haboub, Salim Arous, Abdennasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Aim and Background: Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency characterized by a tear in the aortic intima, allowing the entry of blood to the medial layer and the creation of a false lumen. In young patients, underlying connective tissue disorders s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1275
Brugada syndrome is a hereditary cardiac channelopathy associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Its diagnosis is based on characteristic electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns, which may require pharmacological provocation. We report the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1272
Background: Analyzing a 12‐lead surface electrocardiogram (ECG), specifically variability of the P wave interval, we aimed to assess whether or not P-wave variation can be used as a good indicator of effective hemodialysis with chronic hemodialysis patients. Methods: Data from 5...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1271
Samia Ejjebli, Alaa Al Timimi, Fatima Ezzahraa Dommane, Salim Arous, Mohammed Ghali Benouna, Abdenasser Drighil & Rachida Habbal·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Fungal endocarditis (FE) is a rare but life-threatening condition, most commonly caused by Candida albicans. It typically occurs in patients with risk factors such as central venous catheters, immunosuppression, or prosthetic devices. Despite antifungal treatment, FE carries a po...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1270
Acute occlusion of the Left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a rare but very serious angiographic finding with short-term life-threatening consequences. The clinical presentation is severe, with a high incidence of cardiogenic shock and sudden death. Treatment must be rapid and org...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1269
TAMIR El Mehdi, Amri Meriam, AL TIMIMI Alae, En-Nasery Amal, BOUZIANE Maha, Haboub Meryem, Arous Salim, DRIGHIL Abdennasser & Habbal Rachida·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Background: Myopericarditis, an inflammatory syndrome involving both the myocardium and pericardium, is typically idiopathic or viral in origin. Neoplastic causes are rare but should be considered in the presence of atypical features or systemic signs. Case Summary: We report the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1268
Background: Primary intracardiac tumours are very rare, accounting for less than 5% of all cardiac tumours. Cardiac lipomas are the commonest non-myxomatous benign primary intracardiac neoplasms. They may cause non-specific symptoms or be completely asymptomatic even in large dim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1267
Infective endocarditis (IE) on a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a severe condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances. We report the case of a 25-year-old patient admitted with prolonged fever, exertional dyspnea, and ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1266
NACANABO Wendlassida Martin, SEGHDA Taryètba André Arthur, Anna TALL/THIAM, DAH Djième Claudine, Nobila Valentin YAMEOGO, André Kounoaga SAMADOULOUGOU & Patrice ZABSONRE·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Introduction: Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterised by the presence of deep trabeculations and intertrabecular recesses in the left ventricle. The aims of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1265
Mitral valve prolapse is the most common mitral valve disease in Western countries. Its two main etiologies are myxomatous degeneration (Barlow’s disease) and fibroelastic degeneration. Although generally benign, this prolapse can be associated with an increased risk of ventricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1263
Asymmetric myocardial hypertrophy with dynamic obstruction during the post-exercise recovery phase is a rare complication that can occur in patients suffering from chronic hypertension. We report the case of a 60-year-old man with a 20-year history of hypertension and poor treatm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1264