Periprocedural intermittent contralateral arm ischaemia facilitates radial artery puncture and prevents radial artery spasm [0.03%]
术中反复交换手臂可促进桡动脉穿刺并预防桡动脉痉挛
Ahmet Korkmaz,Can Ozkan,Ozgul Ucar Elalmis et al.
Ahmet Korkmaz et al.
Background: Transradial access (TRA) is a common technique used for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. However, there are some challenges and risks of complications. This study aimed to evaluate the impact ...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Cardiovascular journal of Africa. 2025 Jun 4;36(1):28-30. DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2025-001 2025
Association of plasma BNP levels at different times with cardioversion success, maintenance of sinus rhythm and severity of diastolic dysfunction in patients with atrial fibrillation [0.03%]
不同时间血浆BNP水平与房颤患者复律成功、维持窦性心律及舒张功能障碍严重程度的关系分析
Ali Ozturk,Taha Okan
Ali Ozturk
Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia in adults worldwide, exerting a substantial impact on health, society and healthcare economics. Despite the current management strateg...
Observational Study
Cardiovascular journal of Africa. 2025 Jun 4;36(1):6-11. DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2024-009 2025
Normotensive young patients with acute coronary syndrome: Etiological factors and differences in the development of critical coronary lesion [0.03%]
正常血压的急性冠脉综合征年轻患者病因及临床上重要冠脉病变的发展差异
Zeynep Ece Demirbaş,Fatma Can
Zeynep Ece Demirbaş
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, especially among young males. While the incidence of ACS decreases in older populations, it remains significant in younger individuals. ...
Comparative Study
Cardiovascular journal of Africa. 2025 Jun 4;36(1):31-35. DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2025-002 2025
Preference for double-patch technique in adult patients with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return [0.03%]
成人部分肺静脉异常连接的患者双补片技术的优先选择
Baburhan Ozbek,Murat Ugur
Baburhan Ozbek
Introduction: Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) can be treated with either the single- or double-patch technique. In this study, we evaluated the results of both techniques in adult patients with PAPVR. ...
Comparative Study
Cardiovascular journal of Africa. 2025 Jun 4;36(1):12-15. DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2024-011 2025
Correlation of cardiac risk factors with carotid and radial intima-media thickness measurements [0.03%]
心脏危险因素与颈动脉及桡动脉内膜中层厚度的相关性研究
Fritz G van Schalkwyk,Stephen C Brown,Francis Smit et al.
Fritz G van Schalkwyk et al.
Aim: Early identification of patients at risk for future cardiovascular events is essential. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and carotid intima-media thickness (C...
Identification of genetic risk variants in PCSK9 gene and its association with myocardial infarction in Pakistani Pashtun population [0.03%]
PCSK9基因遗传风险变异位点的识别及其与巴基斯坦普什图族人群心肌梗死的相关性研究
Naveed Rahman,Asif Jan,Rani Akbar;Aftabullah;Gamal A Shazly et al.
Naveed Rahman et al.
Objective: Substantial advancements have been made in the identification of genetic risk variants associated with myocardial infarction (MI), predominantly within developed nations. The limited representation of the Pakis...
A scoping review on the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for care of people with cardiovascular disease in African countries [0.03%]
关于患者报告结果测量（PROMs）在非洲国家心血管疾病护理中应用的综述研究
Precious W Akanyirige,Cheryl Mensah,Kai Holder et al.
Precious W Akanyirige et al.
Introduction: Poor healthcare outcomes from cardiovascular disease (CVD) have prompted a shift towards measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to improve quality of care. We conducted a scoping review of the current us...
Upper reversed-T mini-sternotomy for sutureless aortic valve replacement: an alternative for high-risk patients [0.03%]
高风险患者二尖瓣置换术的一种替代术式——不用补片的经小切口上反T型升主动脉手术
Mustafa Mert Ozgur,Hakan Hancer,Baris Gurel et al.
Mustafa Mert Ozgur et al.
Background: Sutureless aortic prostheses are designed to make aortic valve replacement easier than stented or stentless prostheses in patients with significant aortic stenosis. Recently, a more minimally invasive approach...
Comparative Study
Cardiovascular journal of Africa. 2025 Jun 30;36(2):196-201. DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2025-022 2025
Cardiometabolic risk factors among public school teachers in Vhembe District: a cross-sectional study [0.03%]
德梅博省公共学校教师心血管代谢危险因素横断面研究
Z L Ratshilivha,T C Mahopo,S Jacobs et al.
Z L Ratshilivha et al.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of key cardiometabolic risk factors, including hypertension, obesity, dyslipidaemia and diabetes, among public school teachers in Vhembe district, Limpopo Province, South Afr...
Outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention in a private hospital in Nigeria [0.03%]
尼日利亚一家私立医院经皮冠状动脉介入治疗的效果
Olufemi T Olorunda,Samfee Doe,Tosin Majekodunmi
Olufemi T Olorunda
Objective: There is sparse information on the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Nigeria. This study examines the outcomes of PCI in a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. ...