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The burden, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hypertrophy among young Africans with first ever stroke in Tanzania
Left ventricular hypertrophy is a pathophysiological response often due to chronic uncontrolled hypertension. Our primary aim was to investigate the magnitude, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hyper...
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - October 9, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Patricia Munseri, Candida Moshiro, Khuzeima Khanbhai and Karim Mahawish Tags: Research Source Type: research

Thrombosis in Fontan patient on apixaban
We report a case of large thrombus in a 24-year-old male born with double inlet left ventricle in the lateral tunnel Fontan while on apixaban.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 27, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Candida Pinto, Bennett P. Samuel, Christopher Ratnasamy, Joseph J. Vettukattil Source Type: research

Comparison of Characteristics and Short-Term Outcome From Fungal Infective Endocarditis in Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Versus Native Valve Endocarditis
In conclusion, fungal IE is associated with high mortality and recurrence rates. Surgery performed in selected cases may improve the outcomes, but the recurrence rate remains high.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiao-lu Sun, Jian Zhang, Guo-gan Wang, Xiao-feng Zhuang, Yan-min Yang, Jun Zhu, Hui-qiong Tan, Li-tian Yu Tags: Valvular Heart Disease Source Type: research