Archive:: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024

Case Report
TEE-Guided Cardiac Surgery in a Child with Mitral Valve Prolapse, Hyperthyroidism and Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report

Guowei Wu, Hongwei Xu^*

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024

Pages: 51-55

Received: 13 March 2024

Accepted: 25 March 2024

Published: 11 April 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ccr.20240802.11

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Abstract: Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is used to more accurately assess a patient's cardiac condition and is important for the guidance of cardiac surgery. This case reports a pediatric cardiac surgery performed under TEE guidance in a patient with multiple complications. A 5-year-old child presented with diarrhea as the first symptom. At... Show More

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Research Article
Evolutionary Etiopathogenic Particularities of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in a Disadvantaged Environment in Brazzaville

Solange Flore Mongo Ngamani, Kivie Mou-moue Ngolo Letomo^*, Christian Michel Kouala Landa, Eric Gibrel Kimbally Kaky, Rog Paterne Bakekolo, Synthiche Okoko, Gankama Thibault Naibe, Jospin Karel Makani Bassoukouahou, Fikahem Ellenga Mbolla

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024

Pages: 56-64

Received: 1 March 2024

Accepted: 21 March 2024

Published: 11 April 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ccr.20240802.12

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Abstract: It was carried out a study on peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville. This work takes place from May 1, 2019 to April 31, 2023. It had aimed at identifying the profile of peripartum cardiomyopathy in women disadvantaged in cardiovascular diseases. Fifty-tw... Show More

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Research Article
Understanding the Influence of Psychosocial Factors and Multimorbidity on Patient Outcomes in Severe Hypertensive Patients Attending Health Institutions in Southeastern Nigeria

Sylvia Oluchi Nwaike^*, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Sheriff Lamidi, Michael Olabode Tomori, Michael Avwerhota, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024

Pages: 65-72

Received: 5 April 2024

Accepted: 18 April 2024

Published: 10 May 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ccr.20240802.13

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Abstract: Hypertension is a prevalent problem worldwide and it is an important risk factor for a variety of health conditions. Severe hypertension (180+ systolic or 110+ diastolic) is associated with a two-fold increase in relative risk of death. Interventions to date fail to achieve sustained improvement in blood pressure, particularly in regional areas of ... Show More

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