Mohamed F Abdelmoty, Mohamed S Elfeshawy, Abdo E ElhawaryAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):163-172 Background and objectives High-resolution phased-array MRI is recommended as a standard imaging modality for preoperative local staging of rectal cancer with excellent soft tissue contrast, functional imaging ability, and multiplanar capability. With these inherent proprieties, MRI fills a gap in clinical practice and helps accurate local staging of rectal cancer before management decisions....
Ali A Ghali, Riad E HassanAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):114-118 Aim To evaluate and analyze the surgical outcome of suture-free, glue-free conjunctival autograft after excision in recurrent pterygium. Patients and methods A retrospective study of 23 eyes of 21 patients with recurrent pterygium was done, and excision was performed in all eyes. Free conjunctival autograft was taken from superior quadrant of the same eye, and bare sclera was covered without the use of sutures or fibrin...
Effect of left atrial functions upon the functional capacity in patients with systolic heart failure
Layla A Mohammed, Nadia A Agiba, Asmaa A AlyAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):198-206 Objective To assess left atrial (LA) function and its effect upon the functional capacity in patients with systolic heart failure (HF) using the two-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking echocardiography (STE). Patients and methods This study included 44 patients with systolic HF, ejection fraction less than 40%, sinus rhythm, and New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II–IV. All patients underwent six-minute...
Mohamed MahmoudAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):119-131 Background and aim The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the eye, kidneys, heart and blood vessels, as treatment to reverse this disorder is more likely to be effective at an early (preclinical) stage, defining the mechanism of diabetic cardiomyopathy may be important to its selective treatment. Aim To assess the left ventricle (LV) function...
Marwa H Sedira, Omneia A Seoudy, Laila A Ahmed, Shahinaz El Attar, Eman F MohamedAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):182-189 Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that results in a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints. Although the clear etiology of RA remains to be elucidated, it is widely accepted that RA is a complex disease, and both environmental and genetic factors can contribute...
Ali A GhaliAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):132-138 Aim To report and compare the efficacy of macular grid laser versus intravitreal bevacizumab injection (IVBI) in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Patients and methods A prospective study on 36 eyes of 35 patients with CSCR was conducted. The diagnosis of CSCR was established by fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography (OCT). All patients underwent measurement of best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular...
Hussein KouraAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):109-113 Breastfeeding is an unparalleled way of providing ideal food for healthy growth and development of the infant through its unique biological and emotional influences. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant’s life, with continued breastfeeding and complementary feeding introduced after the first 6 months up to the age of 2 years. Many factors affect breastfeeding, and they can lead to cessation of...
Persistence of transient urinary incontinence after delivery in obese women: a cross-sectional study
Doaa M SalehAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):139-144 Aim Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition that can affect up to 50% of the global female population. Recently, it was reported that obesity can affect the risk of postpartum persistent UI. In this study, we aimed to investigate the risk of obesity on the persistence of postpartum persistent UI. Patients and methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on 84 obese women and a similar number of control group during their...
Abdallah M Al-Kheshen, Mohammed S Elfeshawy, Mohammed E Abd-ElGhani, Mahmoud M Abomosalam AliAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):173-181 Background and objectives Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values give appreciable information about tumor cellularity with tissue contrast between the active and necrotic areas within the tumor. Aim of the work The aim of this study was to investigate the capacity of diffusion MRI to predict benign and malignant...
Yasser M.M El-Dessouky, Mohamed M El-Dessouky, Omnya A El-BatrawyAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):145-153 Background and aim The increasing use of nuclear technology has increased the risk of exposure to radiation. Exposure to radiation induces harms to human beings. The blood and blood-forming organs are one of the most sensitive to radiation. People exposed to high radiation doses had blood count changes, and death may occur owing to acute radiation syndromes. Therefore, radioprotective...
Saeed M AbdallahAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):190-197 Background Postanesthesia shivering is one of the common harmful hazards following general anesthesia, especially with laparoscopic surgery. Postoperative shivering may lead to multiple complications, which may happen owing to increased oxygen demands, precipitating in cardiac and neurological ischemia. Aim This study aims to compare the therapeutic effects of pethidine, ondansetron, and ketamine in preventing postoperative shivering...
Asmaa Ahmed Ali Hassan, Nessren Mohamed Bahaa EldenAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):154-162 Background Cardiovascular abnormalities are associated with liver cirrhosis observed especially under conditions of stress, so it is important to evaluate the cardiovascular function in every patient with cirrhosis. The Child–Pugh scoring system is the most commonly used clinical method for classifying liver cirrhosis. Tissue Doppler imaging and Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography...
Elsayed S Hamed, Esam O Kamel, Mohammad A KasemAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal 2019 17(2):207-214 Background Immuno-senescence is a process that affects all cell components of the immune system. Age-associated changes have been demonstrated in different aspects of the innate immunity system, including natural killer cells, neutrophils, and monocytes. Aim To identify and compare the effect of aging on the number of CD16+ve cells in the blood among different age groups of Egyptian human males. ...
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Sandeep Sachdeva, Mohd. Atif Khan, Malay ShuklaNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):81-82 Background: Morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have constantly been on an upsurge both in developed and developing countries despite constant efforts toward preventive, curative, and rehabilitative measures instituted worldwide. Methods: The European Action on Secondary and Primary Prevention by Intervention to Reduce Events (EUROASPIRE) studies ranging from phases I to IV...
Paschal Okuchi Njoku, Marcelina Enomina, Emmanuel Ehidiamhen Obehighe, Ikechukwu Okeke Mbah, Emeka Obumneme Okoro, Mfon Effiong Essen, Adebayo Folurunsho Asalu, Usman Ahmed KanaNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):60-65 Background: The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in developing countries largely due to epidemiological transition. In this study, data of individuals who were seen in specialist medical clinics and wards in a hospital located in a fast-growing urban...
Jamila Ado Ya'u, Kamilu Musa Karaye, BN OkeahialamNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):5-10 Stroke is the third leading cause of death in several industrial countries and cardio-embolism accounts for 15–30% of ischaemic strokes. Studies investigating associations between echocardiographic parameters and stroke mechanisms are limited. This study therefore aimed at assessing echocardiographic parameters and left ventricular (LV) functions in stroke patients in comparison with apparent healthy...
Oluwakemi Ashubu, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Bosede Adebayo, Samuel I OmokhodionNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):49-53 Introduction: The study of the right ventricle is a relatively young field, particularly in the newborn. This study assessed the right ventricular echocardiographic dimensions in a cohort of normal term neonates in Ibadan. Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal cohort study involving 120 term neonates with normal maternal cardio topographic (CTG) parameters, physical...
Alaba Philip Adebola, Akindeji A Akinbo, Folashade A DanielNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):11-17 Introduction: Echo studies have documented obvious changes in the left ventricular (LV) dimension and function of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Previous studies had suggested that patients with very low CD4 cell counts (≤200/μl) were more likely to be at risk of cardiac complications. The aim of the present study was to evaluate and correlate the LV dimension and function...
Ehi Judith Ogbemudia, Linda Iruobe IyaweNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):72-76 Background: The population of elderly persons with heart failure (HF) is on the increase, and HF is associated with multiple morbidities, but the common noncard'iac comorbidities have not been established. Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the common noncard'iac comorbidities in elderly patients with HF. Materials and Methods: The following data were retrieved from the HF register demographics:...
Adeseye A Akintunde, Kamilu M Karaye, Daniel Olusegun-Joseph, SA Balarabe, Oladimeji G OpadijoNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):18-24 Introduction: Prescribers' compliance to relevant guidelines may be a reflection of the depth of thoroughness in therapy, awareness, and a pointer to pitfalls in reducing cardiovascular mortality. This study was aimed to study the pattern and appropriateness of antihypertensive prescriptions among hospitalized patients with hypertensive disorders in Nigeria. ...
Basil Nwaneri OkeahialamNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):1-4
Serum chemerin as a predictor of left ventricle hypertrophy in patients with coronary artery disease
Noha Hasssanin Hanboly, Yasser Sharaf, Mervat Al-Anany, Essam SaeedNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):25-31 Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an important predictor of cardiovascular risk and its detection contributes to risk stratification. Chemerin is a secreted protein with a complex but well-established role in immune function. It regulates adipocyte development and metabolic function as well as glucose metabolism in liver and skeletal muscle tissues. Purpose of the...
Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Oluwakemi Ashubu, Oluwatoyin Ogunkunle, Samuel I OmokhodionNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):54-59 Background: Previous studies on neonatal cardiac dimensions in Africa were cross-sectional, evaluating mainly children with very few newborns. This study was carried out in a cohort of normal newborns with normal maternal cardiotocograms, systemic finding, and pulse oximetry at birth. Materials and Methods: One-hundred and twenty term normal newborns were recruited...
Adeseye A Akintunde, Jamiu Adeniran, Temitope S Akintunde, Taofeek O Oloyede, Afolabi A Salawu, Oladimeji G OpadijoNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):32-37 Background: Prolonged inhalational injury among automechanics may predispose them to increased oxidative process and cardiovascular diseases. This study was aimed at describing air quality index and pattern of cardiovascular risk factors among automechanics in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: One hundred and three automechanics...
Veronica Adaku Josephs, W Sadoh, J IkhideroNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):66-71 Background: Recent advances in cardiovascular management have been the result of the implementation of technological advances in the form of facilities in patient care. Continuous ambulatory electrocardiography (ECG) is used for the diagnosis of symptomatic and asymptomatic arrhythmias of the cardiac patient which are not immediately apparent to the clinician, but otherwise amenable to treatment. Objective:...
Jamila Ado Yau, Hadiza Saidu, Ahmad Maifada YakasaiNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):38-42 Background: Cardiovascular abnormalities are important causes of morbidity and mortality in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Data on electrocardiography (ECG) changes in SCD are lacking in Kano, Northwest Nigeria. This study, therefore, aimed to identify the pattern of ECG changes in steady state adult sickle cell patients. Methodology: A case–control cross-sectional study was conducted among...
Chizindu Akubudike Alikor, Chibuike Eze NwaforNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):77-80 Background: Electrocardiography is a low cost, easy to perform method of investigation of the cardiovascular system with diagnostic and prognostic value, and great clinical usefulness. There is an increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Africa and other developing nations of the world. The private hospitals serve as the first port of call to a large number of cardiac patients. Hence, they need...
Iseko Iyoko Iseko, Adewole A Adebiyi, Ayodele O FalaseNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):43-48 Background: Heart failure results in varying limitation in activities of daily living, and consequently on the individual's quality of life. There is a thus a need for a reliable and valid tool to assess HRQoL in Nigerian patients. Aims and Objectives: To determine the health-related quality of life of Nigerian patients with heart failure using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire...
Mayowa Aridegbe, Ikeola Adeoye, Ayodipupo OguntadeNigerian Journal of Cardiology 2019 16(1):83-91 Context: The coexistence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with non communicable disease risk factors is an emerging public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Aims: We investigated the prevalence and risk factors of obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia among HIV-positive patients in Abeokuta. Settings and Design: This was a cross-sectional study done using 206 persons living with HIV...
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