The dangerous fifth chamber: congenital left atrial appendage aneurysm.

abstract：:The Fontan operation is the primary surgical technique used for palliation of patients with single-ventricle physiology. Arrhythmias are frequently observed and associated with morbidity and mortality in Fontan patients. The frequency of arrhythmias after the Fontan procedure increases over time and it was reported to...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Agir AA,Celikyurt U,Karauzum K,Yilmaz I,Ozbudak E,Bozyel S,Kanko M,Vural A,Ural D

更新日期：2014-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction is a rare complication of dobutamine stress echocardiography. We describe the case of a diabetic patient who presented with an anterior myocardial infarction complicated by an acute pulmonary oedema and cardiogenic collapse during dobutamine stress echocardiography, requiring five days' hos...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Yameogo NV,Mbaye A,Kagambega LJ,Dioum M,Diagne-Sow D,Kane M,Diack B,Kane A

更新日期：2013-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:We are deeply saddened by the loss of our great teacher Donald Ross, a truly global mentor in cardiac surgery, a friend, a respectful colleague, an admirer, and custodian of our profession, who passed away on July 7, 2014. ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Yankah C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a relatively common arrhythmia. When AF represents an electrophysiological phenomenon in structurally normal hearts, it is termed lone AF. This study was a retrospective, case-based analysis of patients attending the Cardiac Clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and describes t...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Thomas V,Schulein S,Millar RN,Mayosi BM

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlike other parts of the world in which cardiomyopathy is rare, heart muscle disease is endemic in Africa. The major forms of cardiomyopathy in Africa are dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF). Whereas DCM is a major cause of heart failure throughout the continent, EMF is restricted to the tr...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Mayosi BM,Somers K

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our aim was to evaluate whether there was a relationship between mean platelet volume and myocardial perfusion defect in diabetic patients using myocardial perfusion imaging. METHODS:Forty-four diabetic patients with myocardial perfusion defect (group 1) and 44 diabetic patients without myocardial perfusion defect...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Sarikaya S,Sahin S,Akyol L,Borekci E,Yilmaz YK,Altunkas F,Karaman K,Karacavus S,Erbay AR

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biennial Congress of the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) was held in Dakar from 16 to 19 May 2013 under the patronage of his Excellency, Macky Sall, president of the Republic of Senegal. This meeting was remarkable in the diversity of its 700 participants from English-, French- and Portuguese-speaking A...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Dzudie A,Mayosi B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 57-year-old female who experienced iatrogenic left main-stem (LMS) dissection during elective coronary angiography. The dissection immediately affected the circumflex artery (Cx), causing its total distal occlusion, and the left anterior descending artery (LAD), in which a metal stent, implant...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Zwoliński R,Marcinkiewicz A,Szymczyk K,Pietruszyński R,Jaszewski R

更新日期：2015-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to report on our experience with upper limb ischaemia (ULI), to define the pattern and distribution of disease, describe key demographic features and report on conventional clinical outcomes. METHODS:This was a single-centre, retrospective, descriptive study. All patients (n = 64)...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： du Toit T,Manning K,Naidoo NG

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) results in glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation from the cytosol to the cell membrane, and glucose uptake in the skeletal muscles. This increased activation of AMPK can be stimulated by a pharmacological agent, AICAR (5' -aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleos...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Webster I,Friedrich SO,Lochner A,Huisamen B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) results in higher morbidity and mortality rates in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient populations than in patients with normal renal function. This study aimed to identify the early results of CABG performed on ESRD patients, and the factors that affected the mort...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Çevirme D,Adademir T,Aksüt M,Örki T,Çakalağaoğlu KC,Alp M,Kirali K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the effects of quercetin on spontaneously contracting portal veins isolated from healthy young adult male and female Wistar rats (250-300 g). Quercetin (10(-7)-10(-4) M) always produced significant biphasic effects, comprising an initial brief stimulant effect (rise in basal tone), followed by a su...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Chiwororo WD,Ojewole JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The surgical approach for effusive constrictive pericarditis (ECP) has not been extensively studied. We present our institution's early and long-term results of pericardiectomy in our cohort of patients with ECP. METHODS:Diagnosis was made primarily by echocardiography. Right heart catheterisation was perfor...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Buyukbayrak F,Aksoy E,Tas S,Kirali K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study the baroreflex sensitivity of conscious, juvenile, spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) was compared. The study population consisted of 19 eight-week-old male SHRs. The baroreflex sensitivity was quantified as the derivative of the variation in heart rate (HR) and the variation of mean arterial pressur...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Valenti VE,De Abreu LC,Colombari E,Sato MA,Ferreira C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about the performance of re-used pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in Africa. We sought to compare the risk of infection and the rate of malfunction of re-used pacemakers and ICDs with new devices implanted at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. MET...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Jama ZV,Chin A,Badri M,Mayosi BM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has progressively moved from an orphan disease to a significant global health problem with a major disease burden in limited7hyphen;resource countries, where over 97% of patients live. The aetiologies of PH differ between high- and low-income nations, but PH due to left heart disease is cre...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Dzudie A,Kengne AP,Lamont K,Dzekem BS,Aminde LN,Abanda MH,Thienemann F,Sliwa K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tricuspid annular ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rarely encountered entity. Despite abundant data on idiopathic VTs, the prevalence and clinical characteristics of this infrequent form are not well defined and the efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation treatment remains unknown. We report on a case of a ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Celik T,Bugan B,Kose S,Yuksel UC,Iyisoy A,Kabul HK,Kursaklioglu H,Isik E

更新日期：2012-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify case fatality rates and predictors of stroke in a private clinic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. METHODS:Two hundred and twelve black Africans were consecutively admitted to a clinic and prospectively assessed during the first 30 days by CT scan-proven stroke types and outcome. Univari...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Longo-Mbenza B,Lelo Tshinkwela M,Mbuilu Pukuta J

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It has previously been shown that β-blocker therapy reduces QT dynamics in heart failure patients. The aim of this study was to demonstrate this improvement with the third-generation β-blocker, nebivolol. METHODS:A total of 72 heart failure patients with systolic dysfunction were included in the study. Corrected Q...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Aksoy SM,Cay S,Cagirci G,Sen N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but potentially devastating and life-threatening complication from using heparin. HIT not only causes thrombocytopenia, but it also carries an increased risk for fatal thrombotic complications. In this report, we describe the case of a patient in whom fatal HIT develope...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Nazli Y,Colak N,Demircelik B,Alpay MF,Cakir O,Cagli K

更新日期：2015-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria have been perceived to be inadequate but no formal documentation of availability and distribution of facilities and services has been done. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and document the currently available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria. METHODS:In this questionnaire...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Ekure EN,Sadoh WE,Bode-Thomas F,Orogade AA,Animasahun AB,Ogunkunle OO,Babaniyi I,Anah MU,Otaigbe BE,Olowu A,Okpokowuruk F,Omokhodion SI,Maduka OC,Onakpoya UU,Adiele DK,Sani UM,Asani M,Yilgwan CS,Daniels Q,Uzodimma C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explored the association of N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) with metabolic traits in a bi-ethnic African-Caucasian cohort. METHODS:Baseline examinations of the Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in African (SABPA) prospective cohort study were performed between 2008 an...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Jujić A,Melander O,Nilsson PM,Malan L,Fedorowski A,Magnusson M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality in anticoagulated, pregnant patients with mechanical heart valves until 42 days postpartum. METHODS:In a tertiary single-centre, prospective cohort, 178 consecutive patients at the cardiac-obstetric clinic were screened for warfarin use between 1 July 2...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Kariv S,Azibani F,Baard J,Osman A,Soma-Pillay P,Anthony J,Sliwa K

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a recently recognised pandemic spreading rapidly from Wuhan, Hubei, to other provinces in China and to many countries around the world. The number of COVID-19-related deaths is steadily increasing. Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a disease with high mo...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Yolcu M,Gunesdogdu F,Bektas M,Bayirli DT,Serefhanoglu K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) may increase D-dimer and decrease fibrinogen levels. However, in settings such as intensive care units (ICU) and in long-term hospitalised patients, several factors may influence D-dimer and fibrinogen concentrations and make them unreliable indicators for the diagnosis of P...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Hajsadeghi S,Kerman SR,Khojandi M,Vaferi H,Ramezani R,Jourshari NM,Mousavi SA,Pouraliakbar H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The year 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR). Throughout its brief history, PASCAR has been integral to improving the cardiovascular health of the people of Africa. During the past three decades, many African countries have been vulnerable to political and ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Watkins D,Omokhodion SI,Mayosi BM

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrocardiographic term 'pause' refers to the prolonged R-R interval that represents the interruption in ventricular depolarisation. This article presents a case of sinus node dysfunction and provides a diagnostic approach to pauses on the ECG. ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Viljoen C,Smith R,Chin A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a patient who developed torsade de pointes during temporary pacemaker insertion after administration of intravenous erythromycin. The case highlights the dangers of administering drugs that prolong the QT interval in patients with complete atrioventricular block, and we discuss the underlying p...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： McCutcheon K,Manga P

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines advise early angiography in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to ensure an optimal outcome. Resource limitations in secondary hospitals in the Western Cape dictate a local guideline to treat NSTEMIs medically with out-patient assessment for angiography, unless mandatory indications f...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Moses J,Doubell AF,Herbst PG,Klusmann KJ,Weich HS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical repair or replacement of the mitral valve is currently the only recommended therapy for severe primary mitral regurgitation. The chronic elevation of wall stress caused by the resulting volume overload leads to structural remodelling of the muscular, vascular and extracellular matrix components of the myocard...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： McCutcheon K,Manga P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00