Volume 36, Issue 2

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a complex and lifethreatening condition in clinical practice. It is important for the clinical management of IE to make a timely and accurate diagnosis and to actively implement appropriate treatment plans

Neurological complications occur after CEA, independent of CCO. These neurological complications appear to occur more frequently in CEA patients with CCO. In our study, we aimed to share the perioperative and postoperative 1-year neurological results of CEA patients.

Despite advances in prevention and treatment, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a major cause of death globally. Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and body mass index (BMI) are known risk factors for CAD. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the metabolic coronary risk index (MCRI) and the severity of CAD, measured by the SYNTAX score (SS), in patients with acute coronary...

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Prompt revascularisation is crucial once a diagnosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is established. It is well-known that improved coronary flow and perfusion result in better long-term outcomes. In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of balloon angioplasty with prolonged and brief balloon inflation on...

This study aimed to determine the association between angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene I/D polymorphism and peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) in Kano, Nigeria.

There are few studies on the relationship between psychological disorders, sleep quality and coronary artery disease (CAD) severity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and recurrent thrombosis are the common morbidities associated with deep venous thrombosis (DVT). There are several treatment modalities have been defined in the literature. Here, we aimed to compare the effects of edoxaban, rivaroxaban and warfarin on recanalised flow, inflammation and postthrombotic syndrome in patients with DVT.

There is sparse information on the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Nigeria. This study examines the outcomes of PCI in a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. This retrospective study included all patients who underwent coronary angiography and PCI between March 2017 and March 2022. Analysis of variance was used to examine the difference between means across the coronary...

Sutureless aortic prostheses are designed to make aortic valve replacement easier than stented or stentless prostheses in patients with significant aortic stenosis. Recently, a more minimally invasive approach combining sutureless aortic valve replacement with small incisions has emerged, but concerns remain about reduced surgical visibility and the risk of permanent pacemaker implantation...

Apical thrombus (AT) is a severe complication in myocardial infarction (MI), increasing the risk of thromboembolic events. Platelet-to-haemoglobin ratio (PHR) is a novel, inexpensive predictor of cardiovascular outcomes. This study explores the association between PHR and AT in MI patients. This retrospective study included 690 anterior MI patients (314 patients with AT and 376 patients without...