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The role of conventional echocardiographic parameters on detecting subclinical anthracycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction—The SATRACD study
Background: Subclinical anthracycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction (ATRCD) can be detected with speckle tracking echocardiographic image (STE), which is not …
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Sex differences in hypertension among people living with HIV after initiation of antiretroviral therapy
Background: Hypertension is common in people living with HIV (PLWH) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). In the general population and in …
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Outcomes of catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in non-ischemic idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of available trials regarding the outcomes of ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation in …
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Cardiovascular diseases in Africa in the twenty-first century: Gaps and priorities going forward
In 2015, the United Nations set important targets to reduce premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths by 33% by 2030. Africa …
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Proximal aortic stiffness modifies the relationship between heart rate and backward wave and hence central arterial pulse pressure
Aims A lower heart rate (HR) increases central blood pressure through enhanced backward wave pressures (Pb). We aimed to determine …
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Mid-term subclinical myocardial injury detection in patients who recovered from COVID-19 according to pulmonary lesion severity
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV 2) may cause damage to the cardiovascular system during the acute phase …
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Infective endocarditis in developing countries: An update
Introduction Despite advances in diagnostic and treatment, morbidity and mortality due to infective endocarditis (IE) has not decreased. There is …
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Hypertension and human immunodeficiency virus: A paradigm for epithelial sodium channels?
Hypertension is a risk factor for end organ damage and death and is more common in persons with HIV compared …
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Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: The Good and Bad of Current and Alternative Therapies
Doxorubicin (Dox)-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC) remains a serious health burden, especially in developing countries. Unfortunately, the high cost of current preventative …
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Time to Death and Its Determinant Factors Among Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study at Selected Referral Hospitals
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major health problem that affects patients and healthcare systems worldwide. It is the leading …
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Sulodexide Significantly Improves Endothelial Dysfunction and Alleviates Chest Pain and Palpitations in Patients With Long-COVID-19: Insights From TUN-EndCOV Study
Objective Non-respiratory long-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms are mainly related to a long-lasting endothelial dysfunction and microcirculation impairment. We hypothesized …
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Perioperative Levosimendan Infusion in Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has been instrumental in saving lives of patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). Recent …
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Polypills for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Purpose To evaluate the effect of polypills on the primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events using data from clinical trials. …
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Profiling Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Patterns in Human Aortic and Mitral Valves
Cardiac valves exhibit highly complex structures and specialized functions that include dynamic interactions between cells, extracellular matrix (ECM) and their …
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Cardiac Surgery Development in Cameroon: Unexpected Challenges From a Socio-Political Crisis
Despite the alarming and growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is still a huge lack of …
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Developing a Sustainable Cardiovascular Disease Research Strategy in Tanzania Through Training: Leveraging From the East African Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences Project
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) contribute the largest mortality burden globally, with most of the deaths (80% of all deaths) occurring …
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The Technological Basis of a Balloon-Expandable TAVR System: Non-occlusive Deployment, Anchorage in the Absence of Calcification and Polymer Leaflets
Leaflet durability and costs restrict contemporary trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) largely to elderly patients in affluent countries. TAVR that …
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Expanding Valve Repair in Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease is a serious ailment with significant morbidity and mortality in endemic areas; yet, there is no agreement …
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Determinants of Dyslipidemia in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Dyslipidemia is a common public health problem in Africa. It has emerged as an important cardiovascular risk factor. It …
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Residual Bioprosthetic Valve Immunogenicity: Forgotten, Not Lost
Despite early realization of the need to control inherent immunogenicity of bioprosthetic replacement heart valves and thereby mitigate the ensuing …