Epidemiology and outcome of primary cardiac tumours prenatally, in neonatesneonnates and children: A single center experience from tunis
Publication date: Available online 12 December 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Hela Msaad, Meriem Drissa, Khaouther Hakim, Fatma Ourda (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - December 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Late presenting complete heart block after surgical repair of ventricular septal defect
In this report, we discuss two cases of Perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD) that had late presentation of complete heart block after surgical repair. We are aiming to highlight this unusual complication for more awareness, better understanding and management of this unusual complication after pediatric cardiac surgery. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effect of high flow arteriovenous fistula on cardiac function in hemodialysis patients
ConclusionHFA is a prevalent hemodialysis vascular access problem. HFA was associated with dilated LV dimensions, impaired LV systolic function. High Qa/CO ratio (≥20%) was an independent predictor of high output heart failure (HOHF) in our study population. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - November 17, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Intravascular evaluation of coronary atherosclerotic lesions among Egyptian diabetic patients with acute coronary syndromes
ConclusionsDiabetic patients with coronary atherosclerosis in Egypt have longer lesions with higher plaque burden and more percent area stenosis with negative remodeling index. The diabetic lesions had more lipid content and more necrotic core but less calcification. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - November 15, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Congenital atresia of left main coronary artery
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Sedigheh Saedi, Hamid Reza Pouraliakbar, Homa Ghaderian, Tahereh SaediAbstractCongenital atresia of the left main coronary artery is a very rare form of coronary anomalies with poor clinical outcomes if left untreated. Patients require surgical correction by coronary bypass grafting after diagnosis. Here we report a case of congenital left main atresia in a 36 years old woman who had previous heart surgery with this anomaly having gone undetected. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - November 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Renal artery embolism successfully managed by ultrasound enhanced catheter directed thrombolysis
Publication date: Available online 29 October 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Mohamed Hassanein, Yehia Saleh, Mandeep Randhawa, Milind Karve (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effects of protocol-based management on the post-operative outcome after systemic to pulmonary shunt
ConclusionThe study suggests that protocoled management of patients with MBTS can improve the postoperative course and early outcome. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 29, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Left atrial deformation analysis as a predictor of severity of coronary artery disease
ConclusionLeft atrial deformation analysis by 2D Speckle tracking Doppler Echocardiography can predict the severity of coronary affection in patients with stable CAD. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Additive manufacturing applications in cardiology: A review
ConclusionAM has the potential to be of immense help to the cardiologists and cardiac surgeons for intervention and surgical planning, monitoring and analysis. Additive manufacturing creates a 3D model of the heart of a specific patient in lesser time and cost. This technology is used to create and analyse 3D model before starting actual surgery on the patient. It can improve the treatment outcomes for patients, besides saving their lives. Paper summarised additive manufacturing applications particularly in the area of cardiology, especially manufacturing of a patient-specific artificial heart or its component. Model print...
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 24, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Masked uncontrolled hypertension: Prevalence and predictors
ConclusionThe prevalence of masked suboptimal BP control is high. Office BP monitoring alone is thus inadequate to ascertain optimal BP control because many patients have an elevated nocturnal BP. ABPM is needed to confirm proper BP control, especially in patients with high cardiovascular risk profile. Smoking, DM and positive family history of DM were the most common predictors of MUCH. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acute effect of primary PCI on diastolic dysfunction recovery in anterior wall STEMI – A non-invasive evaluation by echocardiography
ConclusionsPrimary PCI improves diastolic dysfunction in patients with anterior wall STEMI over a period of 6 months. Time to achieve reperfusion and effectiveness of reperfusion have significant effect on diastolic dysfunction. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Coronaro-cameral fistula, case report and review of the literature
Publication date: Available online 6 October 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): R. Atipo-Galloye, R. Sayah, R. Ajjaja, J. Guerraoui (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
XANTUS-EL: A real-world, prospective, observational study of patients treated with rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation in Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America
ConclusionsXANTUS-EL confirmed low stroke and major bleeding rates in patients with NVAF from EEMEA and Latin America. The population was younger but with more heart failure and hypertension than XANTUS; stroke/SE rate was similar but major bleeding lower. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Aortic stiffness index and its association with cardiovascular functions in children before and after transcatheter closure of PDA
ConclusionAortic stiffness is significantly increased in patients with PDA regardless of PDA size. Aortic stiffness is related to reduced heart function. ASI may be valuable for observing the course of patients with PDA before and after intervention. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis at a tertiary Tunisian hospital. A changing profile?
Publication date: Available online 18 September 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Meriem Drissa, Farah Amani, Habiba Drissa (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 19, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
