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Value of inferior vena cava collapsibility index as marker of heart failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
INTRODUCTION: Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter variability with respiration measured by ultrasound was found to be useful for the diagnosis …
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Relationship between serum interleukin-6 levels and severity of coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
BACKGROUND: Cytokines play a potential role in atherosclerosis pathogenesis and progression. We investigated the association of interleukin-6 (IL-6) with the …
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“Hospital survival of patients with pulmonary embolism in a country with limited resources case of the city of Kinshasa”
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary embolism is a frequent cause of intra-hospital mortality. The survival of patients depends not only on the speed …
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Health-related quality of life and healthcare consultations among adult patients before and after diagnosis with rheumatic heart disease in Namibia
BACKGROUND: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) causes high morbidity and mortality rates among children and young adults, impacting negatively on their …
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Factors associated with complications in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a single-center experience
BACKGROUND: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a major public health problem. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify …
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ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction heart of Charlotte one-year (STEMI HOC-1) study: a prospective study protocol
BACKGROUND: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a clinically distinguishable yet lethal sequela of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). In sub-Saharan …
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Prevalence, clinical characteristics and echocardiographic parameters of arrhythmias among patients with rheumatic heart disease attending Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Arrhythmia is a known complication of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). It is critical to recognize arrhythmias early on so …
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The national moroccan registry of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MR-MI)
BACKGROUND: MR-MI is the first national Moroccan ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) registry. Its objectives are to assess patient management modalities …
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiovascular diseases and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most prevalent complication and the leading cause of death and disability among patients …
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Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and hypertension among adults in North Sudan: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Globally, hypertension represents a major public health problem. The association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels and hypertension remains unclear. …
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Comparative effects of minimally invasive approaches vs. conventional for obese patients undergoing aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive approaches like mini-thoracotomy and mini-sternotomy for Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) showed impressive outcomes. However, their advantages for …
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A multilevel and multicenter assessment of health care system capacity to manage cardiovascular diseases in Africa: a baseline study of the Ghana Heart Initiative
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, with over 70% of these deaths occurring in low- …
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Spectrum of cardiac diseases among young and older adults defined by echocardiography at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute: A prospective cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with data showing an increasing trend. Previously …
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Prevalence and knowledge of modifiable cardiovascular diseases risk factors among vulnerable population in Central Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the global public health problem which has been associated with increasing prevalence of modifiable CVDs …
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Can the current monkeypox affect the heart? A systematic review of case series and case report
BACKGROUND: Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral infection first reported in May 2022. Monkeypox cases present with prodromal symptoms, rash, and/or …
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Hypertension and traditional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among treatment naïve HIV- infected adults initiating antiretroviral therapy in Urban Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become an important cause of ill health and death among people living with HIV and/or …
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Magnitude and associated factors of dyslipidemia among patients with severe mental illness in dire Dawa, Ethiopia: neglected public health concern
BACKGROUND: Lipid metabolism abnormalities are an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Due to the nature of the condition and …
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Dyslipidemia and its associated factors among adult cardiac patients at Ambo university referral hospital, Oromia region, west Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is a cluster of illnesses that affect the heart and blood vessels. Dyslipidemia is the most common …
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Comparison between central and automated peripheral blood pressure measurement for early detection of kidney dysfunction in hypertensive patients
BACKGROUND: There is a close relationship between blood pressure levels and the risk of cardiovascular events, strokes, and kidney disease. …
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Adapting and usability testing of the Kansas city cardiomyopathy questionnaire (KCCQ) in a heart failure clinic in Tanzania: the Swahili KCCQ
BACKGROUND: The integration of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) into health care delivery systems is being increasingly recognized as an important …