Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research

Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021

  • Factors Associated with Congenital Heart Diseases among Children in Uganda: A Case-Control Study at Mulago National Referral Hospital (Uganda Heart Institute)

    Grace Kahambu Kapakasi, Ratib Mawa, Judith Namuyonga, Sulaiman Lubega

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 24 September 2020
    Accepted: 23 October 2020
    Published: 12 January 2021
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    Abstract: Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality associated with congenital malformations among children. Not knowing the risk profile of CHD among children in Uganda impedes development of effective prevention interventions. In this hospital based unmatched case-control study we examined risk factors for all ... Show More
  • Vasculitis of Vasa Vasorum and Aneurysm Formation in Kawasaki Disease: Predilection for Coronary Arteries Lesions

    Zenshiro Onouchi, Akiko Hamaoka-Okamoto, Chinatsu Suzuki, Kenji Hamaoka

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 7-15
    Received: 21 November 2020
    Accepted: 25 December 2020
    Published: 15 January 2021
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    Abstract: Backgrounds. The mechanism causing coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease (KD) has not yet been fully clarified. Objective. We hypothesized that the main coronary artery (MCA) segment perfused by the vasa vasorum (VV) arose from the atrial and ventricular branches of peripheral coronary arteries in the myocardium (Type 1 VV externa) is more pr... Show More
  • Influence of Oxidative Stress Markers on Coronary No-reflow After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

    Mahmoud Ragab Darwish, Walaa Farid, Ahmed Mokhtar El-Kersh

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 16-24
    Received: 20 December 2020
    Accepted: 30 December 2020
    Published: 15 January 2021
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    Abstract: Background: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. However, survival after acute STEMI has considerably improved due to increasing symptom recognition, accurate diagnosis and effective timely reperfusion. This study aimed to investigate the relation between the level of oxidativ... Show More
  • Efficacy of Thrombus Aspiration Adjunct to Primary Percutaneous Intervention in ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients with Heavy Thrombus Burden

    Shady Hussein Elhusseiny, Mahmoud Mohamed Abdo, Shaheer Kamal George, Sherif Ibraheem Eltantawy

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 25-32
    Received: 7 January 2021
    Accepted: 18 January 2021
    Published: 28 January 2021
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    Abstract: The efficacy of thrombus aspiration (TA) for various culprit lesions in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction has not been sufficiently evaluated, this directed recent randomized clinical trials to question its clinical benefits. We aimed to assess the efficacy of TA based primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in STEMI subgroup with... Show More
  • An Unusual Cause of Delayed Post-traumatic Acute Aortic Insufficiency: Beef Corning

    Afassinou Yaovi Mignazonzon, Ondze Igor, Guis Eric, Weladji Guy, Michel Carl Thony, Moukala Thomas, Larifla Laurent, Ancedy Yann

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 33-35
    Received: 13 January 2021
    Accepted: 3 February 2021
    Published: 10 February 2021
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    Abstract: Aortic insufficiency is a rare disease caused by direct and indirect Chest shocks. The monitoring of patients after chest trauma must be rigorous. We described the case of a 73-year-old male patient who had pulmonary acute edema and was admitted to the emergency department (ED). He had been admitted to the ED one week earlier for a closed chest tra... Show More
  • Multifocal Atherosclerosis: The Clinical Course and Surgical Treatment of Combined Atherosclerotic Lesions of the Carotid and Main Arteries of the Lower Extremities

    Kordzakhia George, Yanushko Vyacheslav, Klimchuk Ivan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: 6 January 2021
    Accepted: 9 February 2021
    Published: 23 February 2021
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    Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been for many years the major cause of deaths in the World. In Europe, despite recent decreases in mortality rates in many countries, CVD is still responsible for about half (46%) of all deaths. Atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive disease which can affect any vascular bed (coronary, cerebrovascular, visceral, p... Show More
  • Glycaemic Status of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Inhaled Corticosteroid

    Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Khan, Kabirul Hasan Bin Rakib, Saiful Islam Patwary, Abu Saleh Md. Sirajum Munir, Md., Sohel Ahmed, Mazharul Islam, Dr. Rabeya Bosri, Shamim Ahmed, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Abdur Rahim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: 21 November 2020
    Accepted: 6 February 2021
    Published: 27 February 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Although the hyperglycaemic effects of systemic glucocorticoid therapy are well known, the effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on carbohydrate metabolism is still a subject of debate. The systemic bioavailability of ICS is claimed to be minimal and the side effects are negligible. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess to th... Show More
  • Nutritional and Environmental Contribution as a Determinant of Hypertension Among Adults in Urban-Rural Areas in the Demogratic Republic of Congo

    Blaise Makoso Nimi, Gedeon Longo Longo, Benjamin Longo Mbenza, Carine Nkembi Nzuzi, Roland Vangu Vangu, Aliocha Nkodila, Memoria Makoso Nimi, Elyse Buanga Khuabi, Michel Lutete Nkelani, Jean Rene M’buyamba-Kabangu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 49-56
    Received: 31 January 2021
    Accepted: 14 February 2021
    Published: 27 February 2021
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    Abstract: Background and Aim: This study was carried out in the port city of Boma and had the aim of evaluating the impact of nutritional and environmental factors on the prevalence of hypertension. Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEP wise questionnaire for data collection during face-to face interviews was conducted from March, 1 to ... Show More