Hemolytic Anemia After Mitral Valve Repair: Case Report
Haydar Yasa,
Füruzan Aktuğ
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
1-3
Received:
1 March 2017
Accepted:
6 April 2017
Published:
29 January 2018
Abstract: Mechanical hemolytic anemia, although there is a well-known complication of mechanical valve replacement is reported to be rare after mitral valve repair. In this article, hemolytic anemia after mitral ring annuloplasty, undetectable improvement after repeated blood transfusions and tried to offer patients who underwent mechanical valve replacement.
Abstract: Mechanical hemolytic anemia, although there is a well-known complication of mechanical valve replacement is reported to be rare after mitral valve repair. In this article, hemolytic anemia after mitral ring annuloplasty, undetectable improvement after repeated blood transfusions and tried to offer patients who underwent mechanical valve replacement...
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Jugulometer, a Medical Device: History, Description and Uses in Non-Invasive Assessment of Jugular Venous Pressure
Oluwadare Ogunlade,
Muritala Abiola Asafa,
Joseph Gbenga Omole,
Olusoji Adeola Adalumo
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
4-7
Received:
26 December 2017
Accepted:
15 January 2018
Published:
1 February 2018
Abstract: Jugular venous pressure (JVP) assessment is an important step in cardiovascular examination. JVP is an indirect measure of right atrial pressure / central venous pressure. The desire to measure JVP at bedside, though necessary during physical examination, is not easily achieved in most cases because of the difficulty in application of the two-ruler traditional method for its assessment. Jugulometer, a medical device designed and introduced at Ile-Ife in Nigeria for the purpose of non-invasive measurement of JVP at bedside. It is portable and easy-to-use. It consists of two bars (horizontal and vertical). The horizontal bar is embedded with spirit level while the vertical bar is graduated in centimetre. The two bars are assembled perpendicular to each other with a special mechanism which enable the vertical bar to slide over the horizontal bar without disrupting their perpendicular relationship. Jugulometer simplifies non-invasive measurement of JVP and makes the procedure more reproducible at bedside. This article is a documentation of the description, history of evolution of jugulometer and its uses in cardiovascular medicine and education. In conclusion, jugulometer is a medical device introduced at Ile-Ife in Nigeria to advance the traditional method and skill of non-invasive bedside assessment of jugular venous pressure.
Abstract: Jugular venous pressure (JVP) assessment is an important step in cardiovascular examination. JVP is an indirect measure of right atrial pressure / central venous pressure. The desire to measure JVP at bedside, though necessary during physical examination, is not easily achieved in most cases because of the difficulty in application of the two-ruler...
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The Key to the Cardiovascular Diseases Situation Improvement in Conditions of North-West Region of Russia
Boris Fishman,
Victor Veber,
Mikhail Yukhno,
Oksana Lole,
Violetta Kostyrkina,
Anton Dovgal,
Pavel Starikov,
Irina Prozorova
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
8-14
Received:
18 January 2018
Accepted:
9 February 2018
Published:
28 March 2018
Abstract: The purpose of research - studying patients’ adherence of arterial hypertension and ischemic illness of heart to treatment in conditions of Northwest region of Russia. In the period from 2012 to 2013 by analogy with a “Regular Treatment and Prevention as the Key to Improving CVD Situation in Russia - RELIEF” large-scale study on assessing patients adherence to doctor's recommendations was conducted. The study analyzed the factors that have more or less significant impact on the quality of treatment and the adherence to treatment of hypertension and CHD. Assessment of adherence to treatment of patients is given according to data received from 28 district doctors/general practitioners who have included 78 patients with proven hypertension/CHD. Analysis of the received data is performed with the help of Program Statistica 10, Stat Soft. There is insufficient awareness among respondents about risk factors and disease outcome. A radical change has been proposed for principles of preventive care for patients, taking into account all the prevention elements for hypertension/CHD in cardiac treatment centers or preventive medicine and rehabilitation centers, with creating dynamic active register of patients with hypertension/CHD and related complications.
Abstract: The purpose of research - studying patients’ adherence of arterial hypertension and ischemic illness of heart to treatment in conditions of Northwest region of Russia. In the period from 2012 to 2013 by analogy with a “Regular Treatment and Prevention as the Key to Improving CVD Situation in Russia - RELIEF” large-scale study on assessing patients ...
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Mitral Valve Replacement in Senegal (West Africa): Indication and Short-Term Outcomes
Abdel-Kémal Bori Bata,
Amadou Gabriel Ciss,
Momar Sokhna Diop,
Papa Salmane Ba,
Diagne Papa Amath,
Ndeye Fatou Sow,
Gaye Magaye,
Souleyman Diatta,
Mohamed Leye,
Etienne Birame Sene,
Papa Adama Dieng,
Salimata Diallo,
Assane Ndiaye,
Mouhamadou Ndiaye
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
15-18
Received:
12 December 2017
Accepted:
24 February 2018
Published:
10 April 2018
Abstract: The West African countries have infrequent Cardiac Surgery Centers. Mitral valve replacement (MVR) from such countries raises important postoperative preoccupations. The aim of this study is to report indication and short-term outcomes of MVR at the Cardiac Surgery Center of the University Hospital in Dakar (Senegal). This is a retrospective analytical and descriptive study covering a period of 19 months (From January 2015 to July 2016). All patients with MVR associated or not with tricuspid valve repair were included in this study. Seventy-three (73) patients were eligible. The mean follow-up was 4.2 ± 4 months (range, 1-12). The mean age was 30.4 ± 13 years (range, 9–64). There were 74% of female patients, 53% were in New York Heart Association class III. Preoperative diagnoses were mitral stenosis (31.5%); mitral regurgitation (37%) and mixed mitral disease (31.5%). Crystalloid cardioplegia was performed in 92%, mean CPB time was 79 ± 21 min, mean cross clamp time was 58 ± 15.6 min. Mitral valve exposure was performed by left atriotomy (93%); 99% of mechanical prosthesis was performed. Tricuspid valve repair was performed concomitantly in 48% of patients. Overall Hospital mortality was 8%. Postoperative complications were low output syndrome (19%), pneumonia (12%), surgical wound infection (8%), Pleural effusion (7%). During follow-up, no valve-related morbidity and mortality was recorded. Mechanical valve replacement in Senegal has acceptable early outcomes in terms of morbi-mortality. Preoperative diagnoses were represented in equivalent proportions by mitral stenosis; mitral regurgitation and mixed mitral disease. Our complications were predominantly low output syndrome and pleura pulmonary disorders.
Abstract: The West African countries have infrequent Cardiac Surgery Centers. Mitral valve replacement (MVR) from such countries raises important postoperative preoccupations. The aim of this study is to report indication and short-term outcomes of MVR at the Cardiac Surgery Center of the University Hospital in Dakar (Senegal). This is a retrospective analyt...
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