Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research

Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018

  • To Study Efficacy of Blood Pressure Management Program (BPMP) in Male Elderly Patients with Known Case of Hypertension: An Observational Study

    Rohit Sane, Sagar Patil, Nita Hinge, Nilesh Kulthe, Swati Ambulkar, Rahul Mandole

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: 19 July 2018
    Accepted: 30 July 2018
    Published: 12 October 2018
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    Abstract: Around 20% of the population are in prehypertension stage, and nearly 40% of the adult population from Hypertension (HTN). Blood Pressure Management Program (BPMP) is an Ayurvedic treatment strategy using Panchakarma. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of BPMP on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arter... Show More
  • Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization

    Safauldeen Ahmed Alhajim, Ahmed Sami Jebur

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 55-60
    Received: 25 August 2018
    Accepted: 20 September 2018
    Published: 17 October 2018
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    Abstract: Contrast-induced nephropathy is an important complication after cardiac catheterization, and is associated with accelerated renal disease, increased costs, mortality rate, need for dialysis and prolonged hospital stay. This study aim is to find its incidence and risk factors. It is a cross-sectional study on 160 patients admitted for diagnostic or ... Show More
  • To Evaluate the Efficacy of Heart Failure Reversal Therapy Using NT-Probnp Levels in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

    Sane Rohit, Mandole Rahul

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 61-64
    Received: 19 August 2018
    Accepted: 10 October 2018
    Published: 30 October 2018
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    Abstract: Heart failure is considered as a life-threatening epidemic disorder affecting about 26 million world's population and associated with considerable morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenses. Despite the availability of a range of advanced treatments and sophisticated therapies the prevalence of heart failure represents a herculean challenge. To a... Show More
  • Ebstein Anomaly in a 60 Years Patient: A Lucky Finding

    Randa Tabbah, Raffy Karaminissian

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 65-67
    Received: 13 September 2018
    Accepted: 27 September 2018
    Published: 30 October 2018
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    Abstract: Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital disease of the tricuspid valve (<1%) diagnosed at all ages. A single case of an 85 y old patient was reported in 1979 as the longest survival with ebstein anomaly who had no cardiac symptoms until 79 years old. The aim of this case report is to highlight the need for an early echocardiographic diagnosis of this disease to prevent sudden death from arrhythmias or other complications because as we see patients with ebstein anomaly can live a healthy long life asymptomatic. The patient described in this case is a 60 years old male diabetic and heavy smoker, who presented to the cardiology department with fatigue and atypical angina with dyspnea on moderate effort. Cardiac ultrasound was in favor of an isolated Ebstein anomaly type A, with partial atrialization of the right ventricle (RV) with an adequate volume of the right ventricle (17cm2) and no specific other associated anomalies. Symptoms described by the patient were purely pulmonary due to a mild obstructive disease. Patient was diagnosed with chronic obstructive lung disease due to his smoking habits. Reaching this age and being asymptomatic with conserved ... Show More
  • Predictors of no-Reflow in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

    Mohammed Ismail Ali, Wala Farid Abd El-Aziz, Adel Imam Abd El-Magid, Neveen Ibrahim Samy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 68-74
    Received: 28 August 2018
    Accepted: 15 October 2018
    Published: 5 November 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred method of ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) management but no-reflow phenomenon is one of its major complications that affects patient's outcome. Objective: Identification of possible clinical, angiographic and procedural predictors for no-reflow in... Show More