Left atrial appendage occlusion devices vs direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Left atrial appendage occlusion devices vs direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) are the first line anticoagulation for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a new therapy…

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Heart transplantation in juvenile-onset systemic sclerosis with primary cardiac involvement: report of two cases and comprehensive literature review

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Heart transplantation in juvenile-onset systemic sclerosis with primary cardiac involvement: report of two cases and comprehensive literature review

Abstract Juvenile onset systemic sclerosis is a rare chronic multisystem connective tissue disease characterized by skin induration, microangiopathy, autoimmune disturbances and widespread fibrosis of internal organs. Primary cardiac involvement in…

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Prevalence and determinants of heart disease in Somaliland: An analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic and health survey (SLDHS)

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Prevalence and determinants of heart disease in Somaliland: An analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic and health survey (SLDHS)

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While data on heart disease prevalence in Somaliland is limited, the 2020…

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Ascertaining the prognostic role of cardiac resynchronisation therapy in cardiac sarcoidosis: A comparison with ischaemic cardiomyopathy

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Ascertaining the prognostic role of cardiac resynchronisation therapy in cardiac sarcoidosis: A comparison with ischaemic cardiomyopathy

Abstract Background Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) has demonstrated short and long-term benefit in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), including ischaemic (ICM) and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy. However, there is a…

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Associations between central and brachial blood pressure in patients with hypertension and aortovascular disease: Implications for clinical practice

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Associations between central and brachial blood pressure in patients with hypertension and aortovascular disease: Implications for clinical practice

Abstract Central blood pressure (CBP) measurements, compared to brachial blood pressure (bBP), offer a superior predictive accuracy for aortovascular disease outcomes. This emphasises the distinctiveness of central hemodynamic metrics such…

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Health related quality of life and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024

Apr 20, 2025 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Health related quality of life and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending in public hospital at Addis Ababa. Methods and material An…

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