Although the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, its long-term cardiovascular effects remain unclear. This study evaluated persistent changes in blood pressure (BP) patterns among recovered COVID-19 patients.
Cardiovascular Topics
A nomogram model for predicting risk of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in patients after heart valve replacement
We aimed to construct and validate a nomogram model for predicting the risk of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients after heart valve replacement. The data of patients hospitalised for heart valve replacement between January 2021 and March 2024 were retrospectively analysed.
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Predictive Value of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index for No-Reflow in NSTEMI Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The no-reflow phenomenon, defined as inadequate myocardial perfusion despite successful epicardial recanalisation, remains a major complication after PCI in NSTEMI. Endothelial dysfunction and microvascular injury are key mechanisms. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX), calculated as (LDH × creatinine) / platelet count, reflects systemic endothelial stress and may predict no...
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Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of the echocardiographic data of the Nigerian UPRIGHT-HTM trial participants
Echocardiography is the guideline- recommended tool for risk stratification in asymptomatic high-risk patients, but its reproducibility in sub-Saharan Africa remains largely undocumented. This study assessed the intra- and inter-rater repeatability of the risk-carrying echocardiographic traits among 42 patients enrolled in the UPRIGHT-HTM trial at three Nigerian sites.
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Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of patients presenting with pulmonary hypertension due to congenital heart disease
This study aimed to assess patients’ clinical and echocardiographic features in pulmonary hypertension (PH) due to congenital heart disease (CHD).
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Development of National Anticoagulation Guidelines for Pregnant Women with Mechanical Heart Valves in Rwanda
The number of Rwandan women of reproductive age receiving mechanical heart valve prostheses for rheumatic heart disease is increasing. Effective anticoagulation management during pregnancy is essential to prevent valve thrombosis but poses significant risks to both mother and foetus if not carefully tailored.
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Analysis of the value of stress echocardiography in latent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in non-hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The accurate diagnosis of latent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) in non-hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (NHCM) is crucial for treatment selection. This study evaluates the diagnostic value of stress echocardiography (SE) in detecting LVOTO in NHCM patients.
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The molecular effects of lepidium sativum extract on damage in rats with cardiac damage caused by total circulatory arrest
Cardiovascular diseases, which are non-communicable diseases, are among the leading causes of death worldwide.
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The ACEF II scoring model in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: A single centre validation study
Estimating the mortality rate of patients after cardiac surgery is an important issue in clinical practice. The age, creatinine, and ejection fraction (ACEF) score is one of those scoring models developed for this purpose. We aimed to validate the mortality scoring model, ACEF II (age, creatinine, ejection fraction, hematocrit, and emergency of the surgery), in the patient population undergoing...
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Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with mobile thrombus on pacemaker leads. Prospective single-centre study including 33 patients on anticoagulants
Mobile thrombus on pacemaker leads is a common phenomenon seen during intracardiac echocardiography in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF).
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