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A difference that matters: the aortic root anatomy of large animal models vs. humans
Introduction: The development of transcatheter aortic valve devices critically depends on preclinical testing in large animal models, yet key anatomical …
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Intersecting epidemics: immune dysregulation associated with HIV and tuberculosis syndemic contribute to increased risk of hypertensive disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hypertension (HTN) is a chronic medical condition characterized by systolic blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >80 …
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Short-term outcomes of unfractionated heparin vs. low molecular weight heparin in trans-radial coronary angiography: a comparative study
Background Trans-radial access (TRA) for coronary angiography is preferred for its lower complication rates than trans-femoral access. However, radial artery …
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Optimal fluid management strategies in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background Fluid restriction is frequently recommended in heart failure (HF) management to prevent volume overload and improve clinical outcomes. However, …
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Previous abortion and preeclampsia in Kigali, Rwanda: a case-control study
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the association between previous spontaneous abortion and preeclampsia among pregnant women in Rwanda. …
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Cardiovascular disease in North African women: insights from the Middle East African Women CardioVascular Disease (MEA-WCVD) registry
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health burden worldwide, yet gender-specific data from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
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Medicinal plants administered to control hypertension in Ethiopia: ethnomedicine, pharmacology, nutraceutical, phytochemistry, toxicology, and policy perspectives
In traditional folk medicine, medicinal plants are widely employed. High blood pressure, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in …
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Chronic kidney disease prevalence and associated risk factors in hypertensive adults at Burao general hospital, Burao City, Somaliland: a cross-sectional study
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where hypertension is …
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Awareness of hypertension-related complications and its determinants among adult hypertensive patients in Ethiopia
Background: Hypertension is a critical medical condition that substantially raises the risk of developing heart, brain, kidney, and other organ-related …
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Characterization and risk stratification of coronary artery disease in people living with HIV: a global systematic review
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH). Risk stratification remains …
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Clinical outcomes in recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation related to mitral stenosis compared to non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in adults and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. …
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Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol predicts cardiovascular risk better than remnant cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Non-high-density lipoprotein …
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Understanding the hidden burden: prevalence and factors linked to left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients receiving care in Harari region, Ethiopia
Background Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is often a complication of hypertension and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. In …
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a review of prevalence and treatment trends from an African perspective
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy that develops in women without a history of heart disease during …
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Behavioral and biomedical factors associated with lifestyle modification practices among diagnosed hypertensive patients in pastoral health facilities of southern Ethiopia
Background: More than 23 million deaths and 36.5% of disability-adjusted life-years are the result of the direct effects of unhealthy …
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Conduction system pacing versus biventricular pacing in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and electrical dyssynchrony
Biventricular pacing (BiVP) has been the cornerstone of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in the management of symptomatic heart failure patients …
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Dyslipidemia and associated factors among adult type two diabetes mellitus patients in Felege Hiywot Refral, Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2023
Background Dyslipidemia is a common condition in type two diabetic patients, and it is thought to have a significant role …
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Eradicating rheumatic heart disease in Africa: have we made progress since the Drakensberg declaration?
In 2006 the Drakensberg Declaration on the Control of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in Africa 1 was published, …
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Prevalence and risk factors of mortality among heart failure patients in low resource setting hospitals: a multicenter prospective observational study
Background Heart failure is a significant worldwide health problem that leads to mortality. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate treatment …
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Editorial: Global Excellence in Cardiovascular Medicine in Africa: challenges and opportunities
Cardiovascular medicine in Africa has seen several advances in recent years, driven by innovative approaches, international collaborations, and a growing …