Background Primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) conventionally rely on 10-year risk estimates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). However, communicating ...

Introduction Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) represents approximately 8% of congenital heart disease cases. Long-standing aorto-pulmonary shunting in PDA can lead to pulmonary hypertension and left ...

Introduction Despite valvular heart disease (VHD) being a major contributor to cardiovascular health issues globally, limited epidemiological data exist for Malaysia. Objective To examine the ...

Introduction The relationship between LDL cholesterol levels and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is complex and non-linear. Recent studies suggest that achieving low LDL levels doesn’t ...

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Introduction This study aimed to determine the relationships between knowledge, beliefs, and treatment adherence among patients with hypertension. Patients with hypertension do not have adequate ...

Introduction Diagnosing connective tissue-related pulmonary hypertension (PH) poses challenges for clinicians due to overlapping PH phenotypes, which complicate treatment. We present a case of mixed ...

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Background Mechanical stress on the heart is commonly considered the sole stimulus explaining the synthesis and release of circulating natriuretic peptides and their derivatives. While one of the most ...

Introduction Lupus carditis is a serious manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affecting the heart. It is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in SLE patients caused by ...

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