Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research

Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019

  • Mycotic Aneurysms: Clinical Aspects and Results of Surgery (About 12 Cases)

    Momar Sokhna Diop, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Pape Ousmane Ba, Magaye Gaye, Papa Amath Diagne, Pape Adama Dieng, Souleymane Diatta, Pape Salmane Ba, Moussa Seck Diop, Mareme Soda Mbaye, Amadou Gabriel Ciss, Assane Ndiaye, Mouhamadou Ndiaye

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 23 October 2018
    Accepted: 6 December 2018
    Published: 24 January 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: Mycotic aneurysms have an incidence of 1 to 2%. Before the era of antibiotics, syphilis was most commonly observed. However, with the increase in arterial interventional procedures and intravenous drug use, Gram-positive organisms such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are observed. Objectives: To analyze the clinical aspects and to... Show More
  • The Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure Patients

    Xuefang Zhang, Ying Qin, Gaoxing Zhang, Weidong Gao, Yucheng Peng, Qiang Ren, Gang Sun, Jinxue Liu, Bin Zhang, Juan Wu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 6-9
    Received: 14 December 2018
    Accepted: 11 January 2019
    Published: 19 February 2019
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    Abstract: Objective to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients. Methods We continuous assessed forty-eight heart failure patients who underwent CRT implantation in our hospital from January 2008 to December 2012, evaluate/measure NYHA grade, left ventricular diastolic diameter (LVEDd), left... Show More
  • Research Progress in Formation and Application of Tp-Te Interval

    Baoxia Yue, Hui Tian, Biao Xu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 10-13
    Received: 2 January 2019
    Accepted: 21 January 2019
    Published: 19 February 2019
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    Abstract: Tp-Te interval refers to the duration from the peak to the end time points of T wave in electrocardiogram. Tp-Te interval is an electrocardiogram index reflecting mail-gnant ventricular arrhythmia, while Tp-Te interval mainly reflects ventricular transmural repolarization dispersion. The increase of ventricular transmural repolarization dispersion ... Show More
  • The Importance of Ambulatory Venous Hypertension Should Be Revised

    Jiří Spáčil

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 14-17
    Received: 6 January 2019
    Accepted: 27 February 2019
    Published: 26 March 2019
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    Abstract: Inadequate decrease of venous pressure in patients with varicose vein while walking and exercising is called ambulatory venous hypertension (AVH). It has been considered as the main cause of chronic venous insufficiency. However, venous pressure in lower limbs while standing (95 mmHg) and sitting (70 mmHg) remains higher most of the day compared to... Show More
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patient with Viral Hepatitis C: An Underdiagnosed Condition in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Helles Murielle Lema, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Ngam Mary Engonwei, Mounpou Blaise, Tonleu Carole, Mefire Aicha, Ahinaga Andre Jules, Boombhi Jerome, Menanga Alain

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: 9 February 2019
    Accepted: 11 March 2019
    Published: 26 March 2019
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    Abstract: Viral hepatitis C (VHC) infection is associated with many systemic diseases. Amongst these, the association with ischemic heart disease is underdiagnosed in Sub-Saharan Africa context. We present a case of acute coronary syndrome in a Cameroonian patient with viral hepatitis C with low cardiovascular risk. A 75 years old female followed up for hepa... Show More