Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research

Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2023

  • Cardiac Hypertrophy in Neonates Born to Diabetic Mothers at Farhat Hached of Sousse University Hospital

    Dari Mossi Mahamadou, Dodo Boubacar, Ben Abdessalem Mohamed Aymen, Mghirbi Oussama, Saley Hammadou, Maliki Abdoulaye Moctar, Souley Kimba, Bonkano Ali, Mahdhaoui Abdallah, Mahdhaoui Nabiha, Ernez Hajri Samia, Toure Ali Ibrahim

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 21 March 2023
    Accepted: 17 April 2023
    Published: 10 May 2023
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    Abstract: Introduction: The association between cardiac hypertrophy and hyperinsulinism is mainly observed in the newborn, although the onset in older infants has also been described. The aim of our study is to research a cardiac hypertrophy in newborns of diabetic mothers. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study, involving one hundred and twenty (120)... Show More
  • A Patient with Right-to-Left Shunt Atrial Septal Defect Without Pulmonary Hypertension

    Danfeng Xu, Xuejie Li

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 28-31
    Received: 12 April 2023
    Accepted: 27 April 2023
    Published: 10 May 2023
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    Abstract: We present a case of atrial septal defect (ASD) in a 27-year-old young woman who presented with a right-to-left shunt despite normal pulmonary artery pressure without anomalous pulmonary venous drainage and only mild tricuspid regurgitation (TR), but it was associated with right ventricular dysfunction. Considering the dysfunction of the right hear... Show More
  • Etiological Aspects of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease: Multicentric Prospective Study of 126 Cases

    Affangla Désiré Alain, Sow Coumba, Akanni Stéphanie Claudia, Faye Julien, Dione Jean-Michel Amath, Elame-Ngwa Hugues Eli, Ba Djibril Marie, Aw Fatou, Ngaide Aliou Alassane, Leye Mohamed Mamadou Cordior Ben Omar, Dieng Papa Adama

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 32-37
    Received: 21 April 2023
    Accepted: 16 May 2023
    Published: 29 May 2023
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    Abstract: Introduction: Atherosclerosis is the main cause of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). However, there are other etiologies little reported. The objective of this work was to study the socio-demographic, clinical and etiological aspects of PAD. Patients and study method: This was a multicentre, descriptive, cross-sectional study condu... Show More
  • Left Ventricular Assessment in Patients with Significant Mitral Incompetence; a Multi-Modality Imaging Study

    Reham Mostafa Elgammal, Mona Adel Elsaiedy, Mahmoud Zki Alamrosy, Mohamed Elsaied Elsetiha, Magdy Mohamed Almasry

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 38-49
    Received: 18 February 2023
    Accepted: 4 March 2023
    Published: 31 May 2023
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    Abstract: Background: Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is a major cause of morbidity and death across the world. It obliges volume overload over left ventricle (LV) leading to LV dysfunction and subsequently heart failure. Detection of deleterious effect on left ventricle is crucial in guiding surgical decision in such cases. Aim of the study: Comprehensive a... Show More