AbstractBackground: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most complicated type of myocardial infarction and often requires aggressive
and rapid medical treatment. Door-to-balloon (DTB) time is a quality indicator used to measure the pr.....
AbstractThe vast majority of individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) remain undiagnosed despite a prevalence of approximately 1:250 – 1:300 in the general population [1-3]
AbstractBackground: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). While early VTE
prophylaxis (VTEp) initiation (24–72 hours) has been shown to reduce thromboembolic events withou.....
AbstractWe present a case report on the off-label use of the Merit Wrapsody® covered stent for the treatment of an Intentional occlusion of the brachial artery in
arteriovenous fistula. A female patient with a previous brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula.....
AbstractThe need for chemical prophylaxis against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), collectively referred to as Venous Thromboembolism
(VTE), following certain orthopaedic surgeries has been well established. For example, the use of c.....
AbstractRenovascular hypertension is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity and may constitute a treatable cause of secondary hypertension. Renal Artery
Stenosis (RAS) due to Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) is an uncommon cause of r.....
Abstract Background: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has shown equivalent effectiveness and safety from major adverse events compared to carotid endarterectomy. However, the risk
of minor stroke remains higher with CAS. This may be related to the microemboli.....
Abstract Introduction: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence developed by OpenAI. It can be used to generate positive and differential diagnoses. However, its effectiveness in a
cardiology department in Africa has not been studied.
Objectives: To evaluat.....
Abstract Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), is a rare but increasingly recognized cause
of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). SCAD affects predominantly younger women who may lack
traditional cardiovascular risk factors, posing unique diagnostic .....