Successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a centenarian patient with acute myocardial infarction.

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：AIM:To determine whether a single elevated myocardial performance index (MPI) value in the third trimester of pregnancy is a marker for later adverse obstetric outcomes in stable placental-mediated disease, defined as well-controlled pre-eclampsia (PE) on a single agent and/or uncompensated intra-uterine growth restric...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Bhorat I,Pillay M,Reddy T

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:There are few studies to be found in the literature on ankle-brachial index in sickle cell disease. The aim of this study was to compare ankle-brachial index of steadystate adult sickle cell anaemia patients with that of normal controls. METHODS:A descriptive cross-sectional study of 62 sickle cell anaemia patient...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Oguanobi NI,Onwubere BJ,Ibegbulam OG,Ike SO,Ejim EC,Agwu O

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Left atrial remodelling (LAR) has been described in Western populations with chronic hypertension and is associated with a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Although hypertension tends to occur earlier and is more severe in sub-Saharan Africa than in more developed nations, LAR and its associated...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Gounoue AC,Tamdja AD,Choukem SP,Ba H,Aboubakar SM,Nzali A,Halle MP,Nkoke C,Kadia BM,Abanda MH,Nganou CN,Abzabji MK,Kingue S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most intra-coronary stents in use are made of 316 L stainless steel, which contains nickel, chromate and molybdenum. Whether inflammatory and allergic reactions to metals contribute to in-stent restenosis is still a matter of debate. AIM:The aim of this study was to ascertain the relationship between metal ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Slodownik D,Danenberg C,Merkin D,Swaid F,Moshe S,Ingber A,Lotan H,Durst R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the sphingosine analogue, FTY720 (Fingolimod), on the outcomes of myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. METHODS:Two concentrations of FTY720 (1 or 2.5 µM were administered either prior to (PreFTY), or following (PostFTY) 20 minutes' global (GI) or 35 mi...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： van Vuuren D,Marais E,Genade S,Lochner A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The South African National Development Plan (SANDP) vision for 2030 highlights key recommendations for reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 28% by 2030. These are mirrored by the World Heart Federation, although it focuses on reducing the NCD prevalence by 25% by 2025. The targeted ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Siweya H,Monyeki KD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the 1987 article by Wyndham, Seftel, Pilcher and Baker on familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and myocardial infarction (MI) in young Afrikaners, in terms of the significance at the time of publication, as well as the relevance of their findings versus current observations on hypercholesterolaemi...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Delport R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and retinal vascular analysis (RVA) may assist in predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) but are poorly characterised in South Africa. We recorded baseline FMD and retinal vascular widths in healthy participants, and investigated associations with cardiovascular risk factors. METHOD...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Marincowitz C,Webster I,Westcott C,Goswami N,de Boever P,Seidel G,Strijdom H

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:We researched hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and long QT syndrome (LQTS) as models for studying the pathophysiology of arrhythmias and hypertrophy, and in the process we have had the opportunity to compare local disease profiles with global patterns. We trawled our database entries over the past 20 years to identif...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Heradien M,Goosen A,Moolman-Smook JC,Brink PA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk models are widely used to predict outcomes after cardiac surgery. Not only is risk modelling applied in the assessment of the relative impact of specific risk factors on surgical outcomes, but also in patient counselling, the selection of treatment options, comparison of postoperative results, and quality-improve...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Prins C,de Villiers Jonker I,Botes L,Smit FE

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:Resistant hypertension is a common clinical problem in South Africa and is frequently associated with low renin and aldosterone levels, especially in black Africans. In South Africa, novel variants in the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) have been described to be associated with varying degrees of hypokalaemia and hyp...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Freercks R,Meldau S,Jones E,Ensor J,Weimers-Willard C,Rayner B

更新日期：2017-09-23 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:A four-amino acid deletion was identified within the alpha 2C-adrenergic receptor (alpha 2C Del322-325) that, when homozygous, increases the risk of heart failure in African-Americans nearly six-fold. We hypothesised that homozygosity for the alpha 2C Del322-325 polymorphism may be a risk factor for heart fa...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Du Preez J,Matolweni LO,Greenberg J,Mntla P,Adeyemo AA,Mayosi BM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimal maternal body composition during pregnancy is a public health priority due to its implications on maternal health and infant development. We therefore aimed to conduct a systematic review of randomised, controlled trials, and case-control and cohort studies using lifestyle interventions to improve body composi...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Watson ED,Macaulay S,Lamont K,Gradidge PJ,Pretorius S,Crowther NJ,Libhaber E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The functional significance of coronary artery collateral (CAC) vasculature in humans has been debated for decades and this has been compounded by the lack of a standard, systematic, objective method of grading and documenting CAC flow in man. CACs serve as alternative conduits for blood in obstructive cor...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Ajayi NO,Vanker EA,Satyapal KS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of heart diseases in Africa shows that the cardiomyopathies continue to be important causes of morbidity and mortality in the population. Hypertension remains the commonest cause of myocardial disease, followed by the cardiomyopathies. Ischaemic heart disease continues to be rare. Of the cardiomyopathies, dil...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Falase AO,Ogah OS

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Dyslipidaemia is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. At the time the study was conducted, guidelines recommended a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) target of less than 1.8 mmol/l and a reduction of at least 50% if the baseline LDL-C was between 1.8 and 3.5 mm...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Blom DJ,Ranjith N,Joshi P,Naidoo P,van Tonder A,Musa MG,Joshi S,Leisegang R,Trokis JS,Makan H,Raal FJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening disease that requires immediate surgical intervention. Although aortic dissection is a rare condition during pregnancy, it is of high risk for both mother and foetus. Most cases of aortic dissection during pregnancy have certain risk factors, including Marfan syndrome and ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Simsek Y,Colak C,Yilmaz E,Celik E,Erdil N,Celik O

更新日期：2012-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are important causes of morbidity and mortality. We set out to determine the electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities in treatment-naïve HIV-positive patients in Enugu, south-east Nigeria. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study involvin...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Okoye IC,Anyabolu EN

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To identify socio-demographic and lifestyle determinants of weight gain in a sample of premenopasual black South African (SA) women. METHODS:Changes in body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, computerised tomography), socio-economic status (SES) and behavioural/lifestyle factors were measured in ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Chantler S,Dickie K,Micklesfield LK,Goedecke JH

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:Cardiovascular conditions associated with pregnancy are serious complications. In general, depression is a well-known risk indicator for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mental distress and depression are associated with physiological responses such as inflammation and oxidative stress. Both inflammation and oxidative st...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Nicholson L,Lecour S,Wedegärtner S,Kindermann I,Böhm M,Sliwa K

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown that the Tp-e interval, which on an electrocardiogram (ECG) is the interval between the peak and the end of the T wave, can be used as an index of transmural dispersion of ventricular repolarisation (TDR). Both Tp-e/QT and Tp-e/QTc ratios have also been used in that capacity. Howeve...

journal_title：Cardiovascular journal of Africa

authors： Kucuk M,Karadeniz C,Ozdemir R,Meşe T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00