Cardiovascular Topics

Recently under the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) EURObservational Research Programme (EORP) PPCM registry the first predictive score was derived. This study sought to test the validity of this predictive score in a cohort of women with PPCM in Uganda.

Neurological injury remains a critical concern in cardiac surgery despite advancements in surgical and anaesthetic techniques. Hypothermia is commonly utilised for neuroprotection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); however, the optimal temperature range remains undetermined. This study evaluates the neuroprotective effectiveness of mild versus moderate hypothermia by assessing neuron-specific...

This study aimed to evaluate whether a PRECISE-DAPT score ≥ 25 identifies a high-risk phenotype associated with adverse ischemic and bleeding outcomes, hospitalisation, and mortality among patients treated with fixed-dose acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disorder characterized by pulmonary vasoconstriction and inflammation, leading to increased pulmonary pressure, right heart failure, and high mortality. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of CBD, alone and in combination...

Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and heavy thrombus burden are at increased risk of distal embolisation and impaired reperfusion during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Conventional manual aspiration thrombectomy with a 30 mL syringe has shown limited benefit in large randomised trials. Increasing syringe volume to 50 mL may enhance suction...

While kinesiophobia is a recognised phenomenon in global cardiovascular rehabilitation, its prevalence and characteristics remain unexplored in the specific and growing population of patients hospitalised with atrial fibrillation and heart failure (AFHF). This study aims to investigate the prevalence of kinesiophobia and to identify its associated factors among hospitalised AFHF patients in...

Catheterisation laboratories (Cath labs) are vital for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and other vascular conditions. In Ghana, there is limited national-level data on the distribution and capacity of Cath labs. This study provides a nationwide overview of existing Cath labs, their equipment, and their functional scope.

It was aimed to investigate the patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with coronary endarterectomy (CABG-CE) and postoperative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in terms of acute coronary syndrome, mortality and morbidity in the early period.

Swine are widely recognised as an essential experimental platform for evaluating prosthetic heart valves and testing novel catheter-based deployment methods. Our study aimed to establish baseline normative diameters for the aortic root and ascending aorta in swine using spiral computed tomography angiography (CTA), enhancing the success of preclinical research and device development.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects greater than 95% of the global population, and when acquired at an early age, results in poor control of viral replication and increased risk to subsequent chronic illnesses.