Abstract Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are among the most prevalent complications associated with cardiac surgery involving extracorporeal circulation (ECC), contributing to adverse outcomes and…
Abstract The in-hospital mortality rate in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains high despite the undoubted achievements in treatment of this disease achieved in the last 40 years. The dangerous complications…
Abstract Introduction Myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with a significant post-event inflammatory response which further contributes to post-MI prognosis. Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory agent, exhibits potential benefits in various cardiovascular conditions…
Abstract Introduction Cardiac transplantation has progressed markedly since 1967, with advances in immunosuppression, surgical techniques, and postoperative care that improve outcomes. However, challenges persist in the Middle East and North…
Highlights • Muscle Strength & Adverse Events: Lower quadriceps strength linked to more rehab complications. • Functional Capacity & Adverse Events: Poor fitness raises adverse event risk during rehab. •…
Highlights • There is no comprehensive consensus on which anthropometric index is the best for evaluating the risk and predicting T2DM, especially in older adults. • We compared the performance…
Highlights • DOAC treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation is performed with two doses (standard and reduced) selected according to recommended criteria. • The MAS trial demonstrated that the use…
We have extensively reviewed the article titled “Five-year risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy” authored by Bucci et al….
Abstract Background Physicians spearhead the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases, however, there is a paucity of studies that have assessed the cardiovascular risk profiles of physicians in Africa. We…
Abstract Background Cardiac amyloidosis is characterized by amyloid fibril deposition in the heart, leading to restrictive cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Early diagnosis and monitoring are crucial for effective management. This…
