Cardiovascular Topics

Vascular compression syndromes represent a group of rare conditions caused by extrinsic compression of veins or arteries by surrounding anatomical structures. These disorders are often underdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms, and the coexistence of multiple syndromes in a single patient is extremely rare.

The aim of this study was to assess the safety of temporary arterial clamping in major musculoskeletal malignant tumour surgery and its impact on blood loss and related complications.

Elevated homocysteine is a recognized cardiovascular risk marker, and the MTHFR C677T polymorphism a determinant of its concentration; yet data from Indonesian populations are scarce.

Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the cardiovascular diseases with an increasing prevalence and is associated with high morbidity. In this patient population, bleeding diathesis represents a significant challenge in clinical management.

This study aimed to evaluate whether on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using the left internal mammary artery can be safely performed without pleural drain placement and whether this approach improves postoperative comfort by reducing pain and pulmonary complications.

There is a paucity of data regarding infective endocarditis (IE) in children, particularly in low-to-middle-income settings, with minimal recent data from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is most frequently caused by rapid deceleration during road traffic accidents, with the aortic isthmus representing the most common site of injury. Isolated post-traumatic distal aortic haematomas remain rare. Their clinical management is highly challenging, particularly when the regional aortic diameter is narrow.

Calcium and magnesium are essential minerals involved in glucose metabolism and cardiovascular function. Low levels of these minerals may contribute to metabolic complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study assessed the prevalence of calcium and magnesium imbalances and their associations with diabetes duration, adiposity, and dietary factors among adults with...

Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is most frequently caused by rapid deceleration during road traffic accidents, with the aortic isthmus representing the most common site of injury. Isolated post-traumatic distal aortic haematomas remain rare. Their clinical management is highly challenging, particularly when the regional aortic diameter is narrow.

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.