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From heart to kidney: FGF23, SuPAR, and NAG as early biomarkers of cardiorenal syndrome in acute heart failure
BACKGROUND: Acute heart failure (AHF) often occurs concurrently with renal impairment, forming the clinical entity known as cardiorenal syndrome. Conventional …
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Frequency and risk factors of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
BACKGROUND: Carotid Atherosclerosis is more prevalent among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). To the best of our knowledge, research …
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: a masquerading clinical condition in an 8-year-old Nigerian girl
BACKGROUND: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital abnormality of the cardiac conduction system characterized by the presence of an accessory …
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Implementation of Guideline-Directed medical therapy and factors in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy and identify associated clinical factors among patients with heart failure with …
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Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Global khat ( Catha edulis ) consumption currently affects approximately 20 million individuals, despite originating primarily in East …
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The role of SGLT 2 inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BACKGROUND: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have demonstrated cardioprotective effects in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but their …
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Comparative analysis of third-generation dual-energy CT and IVUS for in-stent restenosis detection
Abstract Purpose Prior studies have assessed in-stent diameter restenosis (ISDR) in coronary arteries using 64-slice multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography …
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Clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of sync-atrioventricular versus nominal optimization in correlation with QRS narrowing among CRT patients
BACKGROUND: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been established as a key component in the management of patients with heart failure …
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Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a mediation analysis
Abstract Background Previous studies have shown the effects of teratogen exposure in utero on the vascular system, but its direct …
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Optimizing antithrombotic therapy following mitral valve repair: a comprehensive network meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Mitral regurgitation (MR) presents either as primary or secondary, with options for surgical or transcatheter repair. Thromboembolic risks following …
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Blood speckle tracking to predict functional status in pediatric patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
BACKGROUND: Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an important cause of significant cardiac functional impairment in pediatric patients. There is to date …
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Renal impairment in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: incidence, predictors, and prognostic significance
BACKGROUND: Renal impairment is a recognized complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), impacting morbidity and mortality. Understanding its incidence, …
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Determinant factors of the longitudinal pulse pressure among hypertensive patients treated at Assosa general hospital, Western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a common, long-term condition that tends to be associated with age and can lead to significant cardiovascular …
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Patterns and factors associated with electrolyte abnormalities among patients with heart failure in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Electrolyte abnormalities (EAs) worsen the clinical course of patients with heart failure (HF). The patterns of EAs vary among …
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Intravascular imaging-guided versus angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention: a systematic review and bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has become one of the most commonly performed interventional life-saving procedures worldwide. Intravascular Imaging (intravascular …
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Comparative effectiveness and safety of eplerenone and spironolactone in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Eplerenone and spironolactone, recognized as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), have been reported to improve clinical prognosis among individuals diagnosed …
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The Z-scores of cardiac indices among healthy children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The application of z-scores in normalizing the cardiac size function and structural dimension will be of immense benefit …
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Perfusion and pulsatile pressure: their relationship with target organ damage in the African-PREDICT study
Abstract Background Hypertension is the leading risk factor for subclinical target-organ damage (TOD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Little is known …
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Clinical utility of ambulatory ECG monitoring and 2D-ventricular strain for evaluation of post-COVID-19 ventricular arrhythmia
BACKGROUND: A relatively common complication of COVID -19 infection is arrhythmia. There is limited information about myocardial deformation and heart …
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Cardiac effects of direct anti-viral treatment in type II diabetic patients with hepatitis C infection
BACKGROUND: The link between diabetes mellitus and chronic hepatitis C infection remains well established. It is estimated that up to …
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