Cardiovascular Topics

To determine and compare serum NT-proBNP levels among women with gestational hypertension (GH), uncomplicated preeclampsia (PE), and normotensive pregnancies, and to assess their associations with maternal clinical characteristics and echocardiographic parameters.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a complex cardiovascular condition associated with multifaceted pathophysiological mechanisms such as inflammation, thrombotic activation, endothelial dysfunction, and an atherogenic lipid profile.

Coronary bifurcation lesions represent one of the most complex settings in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and are associated with worse outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In addition to anatomical complexity, systemic inflammation may influence long-term vessel-related outcomes. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple marker of inflammatory burden...

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterised by elevated levels of circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Serious presentations are challenging to treat.

This study aimed to evaluate postoperative neurological and neurocognitive changes in patients undergoing ascending aortic and aortic root aneurysm surgery using the deep hypothermic circulatory arrest technique with open distal anastomosis performed without cerebral perfusion.

The optimal stenting strategy for coronary bifurcation lesions remains a topic of debate, particularly regarding the long-term comparative effectiveness of mini-crush and provisional techniques.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is prevalent in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) may provide non-invasive functional assessment using existing TAVI planning imaging to evaluate CT-FFR diagnostic performance compared with invasive coronary angiography (ICA) for identifying...

This study evaluated routine chest X-ray necessity following ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) placement via internal jugular vein.

Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) is favoured to reduce surgical trauma during myocardial revascularisation. Severe chronic respiratory conditions, such as interstitial lung disease, are known to significantly complicate perioperative management and long-term survival. For patients with a history of serious chronic respiratory or advanced respiratory disease, awake OPCABG under...

The prevalence of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) in individuals with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is about 6%–25%. This rate is higher than that of the general population and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Studies in Africa are sparse. Therefore, we aimed to describe the clinical manifestations, imaging features, and long-term prognoses of patients...