Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research

Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Clinical Profile of Patients with Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response During Treadmill Stress Test and Its Correlation with Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease

    Angelica Dela Cruz, Dioscoro Bayani, Arnolfo Tomas, Elmer Jasper Llanes

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: 10 May 2020
    Accepted: 28 May 2020
    Published: 8 June 2020
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    Abstract: This study determined the prevalence and clinical profile of patients with Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response (EBPR) during Treadmill Exercise Test (TET) and its correlation with traditional risk factors of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study performed in Out Patient Department of Philippine General Hospital... Show More
  • An Evaluation of the Frequency and Severity of Erectile Dysfunction in Hypertensive Married Men Compared with Normotensive Married Men

    Kabirul Hasan Bin Rakib, Afroja Alam, Md. Atikur Rahman, Nazim Al Azad, Akm Habibullah Bahar, Nazmul Hoque Munna, Rabeya Bosri, Shaheen Lipika Quayum, Md. Abul Kalam Azad

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 85-91
    Received: 22 April 2020
    Accepted: 21 May 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) exerts a major burden on the quality of life of the patients and their sexual partners. It has been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is a well-established risk factor for ED. Both hypertension and erectile dysfunction has age dependent relationship. Objective: To... Show More
  • Extracellular Volume Estimation in the Assessment of Myocardial Viability in Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy

    Atul Kapur, Goldaa Mahajan, Aprajita Kapur

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 92-98
    Received: 30 April 2020
    Accepted: 11 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine the role of extracellular volume estimation (ECV) along with Late gadolinium enhanced (LGE) MRI in assessing viability in patients with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy. BACKGROUND: Imaging techniques form myocardial viability estimation have shown varying results and outcomes in patients with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy... Show More
  • Lipid Profile and Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Hypertensive Patients at the Kara University Hospital Center (Togo)

    Tchaa Tcherou, Komlavi Yayehd, Tchalla Yowdéma Abena, Abalo Mario Bakai, Koku Languede, Soulemane Pessinaba, Doguénsaga Borgatia Atta, Machihude Pio, Soodougoua Baragou, Findibe Damorou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 99-103
    Received: 27 May 2020
    Accepted: 17 June 2020
    Published: 4 July 2020
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    Abstract: Dyslipidemia, a primary or secondary pathological modification of serum lipids, is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It is currently very common in the populations of the developing countries due to changing dietary and behavioral habits. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia in hyperten... Show More
  • Metabolic Syndrome in HIV/AIDS Patients at the Tiko Central Clinic and Cottage Hospital in Cameroon: Influence on Cardiovascular Risk and Predictors

    Njeodo Njongang Vigny, Jules Clement Nguedia Assob, Achidi Eric Akum

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 104-110
    Received: 27 June 2020
    Accepted: 7 July 2020
    Published: 17 July 2020
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    Abstract: Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) use by HIV patients since the mid-1990’s has led to a significant drop in HIV mortality. However, HAART and HIV related metabolic syndrome (hypertriglyceridaemia, reduced HDL-c, abdominal obesity, hypertension, and insulin resistance) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in aging HIV sero-po... Show More
  • Assessment of Right Atrial Function in Patients with First Inferior Myocardial Infarction with & Without Right Ventricular Involvement by 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

    Mohamed Fahmy El-Noamany, Ghada Mahmoud Soltan, Naglaa Fahim Ahmed, Haitham Mohamed Omar El-Ahwal

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 111-118
    Received: 23 May 2020
    Accepted: 18 June 2020
    Published: 23 July 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The right atrium (RA), has received the least attention by researchers. Many reports demonstrated that, RA function may be impaired in the early stages of cardiac disease. The RA plays an important role in maintaining right ventricular (RV) output. RA functional changes have been evaluated in patients with coronary artery disease, but R... Show More
  • Association of Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors and the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease with Vitamin D Level

    Ahmed Hussein, Sherif Abdelaziz Sayed, Mohammad Shafiq Awad

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 119-126
    Received: 25 July 2020
    Accepted: 5 August 2020
    Published: 13 August 2020
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    Abstract: Objectives: We aimed to investigate the association of major cardiovascular risk factors and the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) with vitamin D level. Background: Numerous efforts have been made to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, especially in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, results are still not optimal. Much consi... Show More
  • Advances in the Value of Cardiac Troponin and ST Segment Depression in Predicting Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

    Pan Yun, Chen Dongdong

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: 2 August 2020
    Accepted: 11 August 2020
    Published: 13 August 2020
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    Abstract: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD) in that it is often accompanied by chest pain, ST segment depression or elevated cardiac troponin in the electrocardiogram (ECG). Studies have shown that only 20%-40% of these patients are diagnosed with CAD by coronary angiography and even lower in foreign c... Show More
  • Assessment of Left Ventricular Functions in Hypertensive Diabetic Patients by Speckle Tracking Imaging: Correlation with Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels

    Mohammed Fahmy El-Noamany, Ashraf Abd ElRaouf Dawood, Waleed Abdou Ibrahim Hamed, Nowrus Emad Amer

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 131-145
    Received: 24 July 2020
    Accepted: 10 August 2020
    Published: 18 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Hypertension and diabetes are major contributors to structural changes including myocardial fibrosis and progressive alteration of LV systolic and diastolic functions. Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography is a reliable imaging modality that overcomes the limitations of Tissue Doppler imaging and allows a more accurate asses... Show More
  • Role of the Ghanaian Clinical Pharmacist in Providing Evidence-based Pharmacotherapy for Heart Failure Patients: The Way Forward

    Martin Mumuni Danaah Malick, Botah Baafi Adomako, Kwame Agyepong

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 146-151
    Received: 21 June 2020
    Accepted: 23 July 2020
    Published: 20 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Heart failure is extensively characterized as a disorder arising from a complex interaction between impaired ventricular performance and neurohormonal activation. In order to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes, all heart failure patients must be managed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, using evidence-based Pharmaco... Show More
  • Atrial Deformation Correlated with Functional Capacity in Mitral Stenosis Patients

    Monir Osman Amin, Mohamed Saad Al Gammal, Mohamed Said Ewais Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 152-163
    Received: 8 July 2020
    Accepted: 3 August 2020
    Published: 25 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Mitral stenosis (MS) is the most common valve disease seen as a sequel of rheumatic fever and usually presents with exertional dyspnea, right sided heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Aim: To determine the functional class of dyspnea in patients with MS and to investigate the relationship between Left Atrial (LA) deformat... Show More
  • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Candidates for Renal Transplantation

    Abdel Mohsen Mostafa Aboualia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 164-168
    Received: 5 September 2020
    Accepted: 17 September 2020
    Published: 23 September 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is used for induction of ischemia in different population. One of those is chronic kidney disease patients before renal transplantation for pre-operative risk assessment. Aim of the work: to evaluate the difference in dobutamine stress echocardiography between those with chronic kidney disease (C... Show More