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Add the result to your basket Refine your search Generate the RSS feed of the searchEchocardiography in Helping to Determine the Causes of Pericardial Effusion in the Sudanese Patients / M. S. Alkhalifa
Title : Echocardiography in Helping to Determine the Causes of Pericardial Effusion in the Sudanese Patients Authors: M. S. Alkhalifa ; M. Elnima, Author ; S. A. Ismaeel, Author Publisher: Khartoum [Sudan] : Omdurman Islamic University - Faculty of Medicine Publication Date: 2009 Series: Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, ISSN 1858-5051 No. 4(1) Pagination: p.62-69,fig., tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1858-5051 Languages : English Keywords: Pericardial Effusion - etiology Pericardial Effusion - diagnosis Echocardiography Cobblestone Lissencephaly Pericardial Effusion Abstract: Pericardial disease is not uncommon in Sudan and the etiology may impose a diagnostic problem.The aim of this study is to determine the etiology of isolated pericardial effusion and to assess the usefulness of the echocardiographic features of the effusion in helping to determine the etiology.Patients and Methods:This is an observational cross-sectional prospective study done from Jan. 2002 to Aug. 2003. Fifty one patients were collected from four centers in Khartoum State. Chest X-ray; Echocardiogram and ECG were done for all patients. Pericardiocentesis was done for 35 patients [68.6]. Specific investigations for the etiological diagnosis were done when appropriate.Results and Conclusion:Male to female ratio was 1.3:1.The age ranged between 4 and 80 years with 68of patients in the age group 11-40 years.Forty one Patients [82] were referred with a correct diagnosis of pericardial effusion. The etiology was evident clinically or by specific investigation in 31 patients [61] and 20 patients [39] needed pericardiocentesis.The common etiologies were tuberculosis; malignancies; rheumatological; idiopathic and bacterial infection consecutively.The result showed useful echo features to differentiate between tuberculous; occult malignancy and idiopathic etiologies. Thickened Effusion; fibrin strands and shaggy pericardium are suggestive of tuberculosis while thickened Effusion without fibrin strands or shaggy pericardium makes malignancy a competitive diagnosis and the thin appearance of the effusion with shaggy pericardium and no fibrin strands goes more with idiopathic effusion while the features of massive effusion; tamponade or the hemorrhagic appearance of the fluid although common in these three etiologies has no much differential value. Echocardiography in Helping to Determine the Causes of Pericardial Effusion in the Sudanese Patients [] / M. S. Alkhalifa ; M. Elnima, Author ; S. A. Ismaeel, Author . - Khartoum (Sudan) : Omdurman Islamic University - Faculty of Medicine, 2009 . - p.62-69,fig., tab. : Journal Article. - (Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, ISSN 1858-5051; 4(1)) .
ISSN : 1858-5051
Languages : English
Keywords: Pericardial Effusion - etiology Pericardial Effusion - diagnosis Echocardiography Cobblestone Lissencephaly Pericardial Effusion Abstract: Pericardial disease is not uncommon in Sudan and the etiology may impose a diagnostic problem.The aim of this study is to determine the etiology of isolated pericardial effusion and to assess the usefulness of the echocardiographic features of the effusion in helping to determine the etiology.Patients and Methods:This is an observational cross-sectional prospective study done from Jan. 2002 to Aug. 2003. Fifty one patients were collected from four centers in Khartoum State. Chest X-ray; Echocardiogram and ECG were done for all patients. Pericardiocentesis was done for 35 patients [68.6]. Specific investigations for the etiological diagnosis were done when appropriate.Results and Conclusion:Male to female ratio was 1.3:1.The age ranged between 4 and 80 years with 68of patients in the age group 11-40 years.Forty one Patients [82] were referred with a correct diagnosis of pericardial effusion. The etiology was evident clinically or by specific investigation in 31 patients [61] and 20 patients [39] needed pericardiocentesis.The common etiologies were tuberculosis; malignancies; rheumatological; idiopathic and bacterial infection consecutively.The result showed useful echo features to differentiate between tuberculous; occult malignancy and idiopathic etiologies. Thickened Effusion; fibrin strands and shaggy pericardium are suggestive of tuberculosis while thickened Effusion without fibrin strands or shaggy pericardium makes malignancy a competitive diagnosis and the thin appearance of the effusion with shaggy pericardium and no fibrin strands goes more with idiopathic effusion while the features of massive effusion; tamponade or the hemorrhagic appearance of the fluid although common in these three etiologies has no much differential value. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Echocardiography in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: April 2000 to March 2003 Authors: D. I. Agomuoh ; M. R. Akpa, Author ; D. D. Alasia, Author Publisher: Abuja [Nigeria] : National Association of Resident Doctors Publication Date: 2006 Series: Nigerian Journal of Medicine, ISSN 1115-2613 No. 15(2) Pagination: p.132-140 Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1115-2613 Languages : English Keywords: Heart Diseases Echocardiography Hypertension Nigeria - Port Harcourt Abstract: Background: Echocardiography is a cheap and non-invasive technique for the investigation of cardiac diseases with reliable levels of accuracy. Echocardiography services commenced in the Cardiac unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in April 2000. There is a need to establish an accurate pattern of cardiac diseases seen in the centre based on echocardiography assessment. The aim of the study was to review the pattern of cardiac diseases diagnosed by echocardiography in the cardiology unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching hospital. Method: A prospective descriptive study of patients referred to the cardiology unit of UPTH for echocardiography for a variety of cardiac complain was done. Subjects had two dimensional and M-mode echocardiography assessment using a Siemens Sonoline SL 1 machine with a 3.5 MHz sector probe. Results: One hundred and forty one subjects aged between 16-84 years with a mean age of 44.2 ± 11.5 years had echocardiography assessment over the three year period. Eighty two (58.2%) of the subjects were males while 59(41.8%) were females. Fourty eight (34.0%) of subjects had hypertensive heart disease, 28(19.9%) had Cardiomyopathies, 13(9.2%) had rheumatic heart disease. Pericardial disease, congenital heart disease and cor pulmonale was found in 6(4.3%), 2(1.4%) and 1(0.7%) respectively. Fourty three (30.5%) of subjects had normal findings on echocardiography. Conclusion: Hypertensive heart disease was found to be the most prevalent cardiac condition followed by the cardiomyopathies and rheumatic heart disease in that order. This trend is very similar to what obtains in sub Saharan Africa as documented by similar studies Echocardiography in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: April 2000 to March 2003 [] / D. I. Agomuoh ; M. R. Akpa, Author ; D. D. Alasia, Author . - Abuja (Nigeria) : National Association of Resident Doctors, 2006 . - p.132-140 : Journal Article. - (Nigerian Journal of Medicine, ISSN 1115-2613; 15(2)) .
ISSN : 1115-2613
Languages : English
Keywords: Heart Diseases Echocardiography Hypertension Nigeria - Port Harcourt Abstract: Background: Echocardiography is a cheap and non-invasive technique for the investigation of cardiac diseases with reliable levels of accuracy. Echocardiography services commenced in the Cardiac unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in April 2000. There is a need to establish an accurate pattern of cardiac diseases seen in the centre based on echocardiography assessment. The aim of the study was to review the pattern of cardiac diseases diagnosed by echocardiography in the cardiology unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching hospital. Method: A prospective descriptive study of patients referred to the cardiology unit of UPTH for echocardiography for a variety of cardiac complain was done. Subjects had two dimensional and M-mode echocardiography assessment using a Siemens Sonoline SL 1 machine with a 3.5 MHz sector probe. Results: One hundred and forty one subjects aged between 16-84 years with a mean age of 44.2 ± 11.5 years had echocardiography assessment over the three year period. Eighty two (58.2%) of the subjects were males while 59(41.8%) were females. Fourty eight (34.0%) of subjects had hypertensive heart disease, 28(19.9%) had Cardiomyopathies, 13(9.2%) had rheumatic heart disease. Pericardial disease, congenital heart disease and cor pulmonale was found in 6(4.3%), 2(1.4%) and 1(0.7%) respectively. Fourty three (30.5%) of subjects had normal findings on echocardiography. Conclusion: Hypertensive heart disease was found to be the most prevalent cardiac condition followed by the cardiomyopathies and rheumatic heart disease in that order. This trend is very similar to what obtains in sub Saharan Africa as documented by similar studies
Title : Evaluation of cardiac sources of embolism Authors: Saad A. Subahi, Author Publisher: Khartoum [Sudan] : Sudan Heart Society Publication Date: 2017 Series: Sudan Heart Journal, ISSN NA No. 4(2) Pagination: p.30-35 Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1858-6570 Languages : English Keywords: Cerebrovascular Disorders Cerebral Infarction Intracranial Embolism Echocardiography Echocardiography, Transesophageal Sudan - Khartoum Abstract: Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity .20% of cerebral infarcts are due to cerebral embolism of cardiac origin. Conditions associated with cardiogenic emboli are either rhythm abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation (AF) responsible for 50% , or structural abnormalities .Whereas left ventricle thrombus ,left atrium thrombus ,vegetation , tumor and protruding atherosclerotic plaque are considered as direct sources of embolization , others such as valvular disease , wall motion abnormality , atrial septal defect (ASD) , patent foramen ovale(PFO) , atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) and spontaneous echocardiographic contrast (SEC) are considered as indirect cardiac sources of embolization . In this article evaluation of cardiacsources of embolism and the role of echocardiography are discussed. Though both transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) play an important role,TEE appears to be more sensitive in identifying potential abnormalities in patients with suspected cardiac sources of emboli. Evaluation of cardiac sources of embolism [] / Saad A. Subahi, Author . - Khartoum (Ghorashi Building Sayed Abdelrahman Street, 2850, Sudan) : Sudan Heart Society, 2017 . - p.30-35 : Journal Article. - (Sudan Heart Journal, ISSN NA; 4(2)) .
ISSN : 1858-6570
Languages : English
Keywords: Cerebrovascular Disorders Cerebral Infarction Intracranial Embolism Echocardiography Echocardiography, Transesophageal Sudan - Khartoum Abstract: Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity .20% of cerebral infarcts are due to cerebral embolism of cardiac origin. Conditions associated with cardiogenic emboli are either rhythm abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation (AF) responsible for 50% , or structural abnormalities .Whereas left ventricle thrombus ,left atrium thrombus ,vegetation , tumor and protruding atherosclerotic plaque are considered as direct sources of embolization , others such as valvular disease , wall motion abnormality , atrial septal defect (ASD) , patent foramen ovale(PFO) , atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) and spontaneous echocardiographic contrast (SEC) are considered as indirect cardiac sources of embolization . In this article evaluation of cardiacsources of embolism and the role of echocardiography are discussed. Though both transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) play an important role,TEE appears to be more sensitive in identifying potential abnormalities in patients with suspected cardiac sources of emboli. Copies
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Title : Characterisation of left ventricular function by tissue Doppler imaging technique in newly diagnosed, untreated hypertensive subjects Authors: Adedeji K. Adebayo ; Olulola O. Oladapo, Author ; Adewole A. Adebiyi, Author ; Olayinka O. Ogunleye, Author ; Okechukwu S. Ogah, Author ; Dike B. Ojji, Author ; Moshood A. Adeoye, Author ; Kenneth C. Ochulor, Author ; Evbu O. Enakpene, Author ; Ayodele O. Falase, Author Publisher: Durbanville [South Africa] : Clinics Cardive Publishing (Pty) Ltd Publication Date: 2008 Series: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, ISSN 1996-3467 No. 19(5) Pagination: p.259-263, fig., tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1680-0745 Languages : English Keywords: Hypertension - diagnostic imaging Hypertension - physiopathology Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnostic imaging Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - physiopathology Ultrasonography, Doppler Echocardiography Africa Abstract: BACKGROUND:Hypertension results in structural and functional changes in the heart. Early detection of abnormalities of cardiac structure and function is important in the assessment and treatment of hypertensive subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the tissue Doppler echocardiographic technique in characterising diastolic and systolic functions in untreated native black African hypertensive subjects.MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty consecutive, newly diagnosed, untreated hypertensives with adequate conventional echocardiographic (2-D, M-mode, transmitral and pulmonary Doppler flow velocities) and tissue Doppler echocardiographic images were recruited into the study. The control subjects were apparently normal individuals. Each arm of the study consisted of 21 male and 19 female subjects.RESULTS:The two groups were comparable by age (48.6 +/- 11.35 years in the hypertensives vs 48.1 +/- 11.33 years in the controls; p = 0.844) and gender distribution (M/F: 21/19 in both groups). Other baseline characteristics, except for blood pressure parameters, which were predictably higher in the hypertensive subjects, were comparable between the two groups. The hypertensive subjects had a lower systolic myocardial velocity (Sm) and early diastolic myocardial velocity (Em) in comparison with the controls (p = 0.033 and p = 0.018, respectively). The late diastolic myocardial velocity (Am) was comparable in the two groups (p = 0.430). CONCLUSIONS:Tissue Doppler echocardiography demonstrates diastolic dysfunction relatively early in native African hypertensives and may be useful for detecting subtle deterioration in systolic function. Characterisation of left ventricular function by tissue Doppler imaging technique in newly diagnosed, untreated hypertensive subjects [] / Adedeji K. Adebayo ; Olulola O. Oladapo, Author ; Adewole A. Adebiyi, Author ; Olayinka O. Ogunleye, Author ; Okechukwu S. Ogah, Author ; Dike B. Ojji, Author ; Moshood A. Adeoye, Author ; Kenneth C. Ochulor, Author ; Evbu O. Enakpene, Author ; Ayodele O. Falase, Author . - Durbanville (CVJA Editorial Office 7551, PO Box 101, South Africa) : Clinics Cardive Publishing (Pty) Ltd, 2008 . - p.259-263, fig., tab. : Journal Article. - (Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, ISSN 1996-3467; 19(5)) .
ISSN : 1680-0745
Languages : English
Keywords: Hypertension - diagnostic imaging Hypertension - physiopathology Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnostic imaging Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - physiopathology Ultrasonography, Doppler Echocardiography Africa Abstract: BACKGROUND:Hypertension results in structural and functional changes in the heart. Early detection of abnormalities of cardiac structure and function is important in the assessment and treatment of hypertensive subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the tissue Doppler echocardiographic technique in characterising diastolic and systolic functions in untreated native black African hypertensive subjects.MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty consecutive, newly diagnosed, untreated hypertensives with adequate conventional echocardiographic (2-D, M-mode, transmitral and pulmonary Doppler flow velocities) and tissue Doppler echocardiographic images were recruited into the study. The control subjects were apparently normal individuals. Each arm of the study consisted of 21 male and 19 female subjects.RESULTS:The two groups were comparable by age (48.6 +/- 11.35 years in the hypertensives vs 48.1 +/- 11.33 years in the controls; p = 0.844) and gender distribution (M/F: 21/19 in both groups). Other baseline characteristics, except for blood pressure parameters, which were predictably higher in the hypertensive subjects, were comparable between the two groups. The hypertensive subjects had a lower systolic myocardial velocity (Sm) and early diastolic myocardial velocity (Em) in comparison with the controls (p = 0.033 and p = 0.018, respectively). The late diastolic myocardial velocity (Am) was comparable in the two groups (p = 0.430). CONCLUSIONS:Tissue Doppler echocardiography demonstrates diastolic dysfunction relatively early in native African hypertensives and may be useful for detecting subtle deterioration in systolic function. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Echocardiographic Features of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Lagos Authors: J. N. A. Ajuluchukwu ; E. N. Ekure, Author Publisher: Calabar [Nigeria] : University of Calabar - College of Medical Sciences-Department of Medical Microbiology Publication Date: 2010 Series: Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, ISSN 1119-409X No. 10(1) Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1119-409X Languages : English Keywords: Rheumatic Heart Disease - complications Prevalence Echocardiography Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a global scourge; resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Our aim is to report on the prevalence; and complications of RHD; as documented by echocardiography in a Nigerian tertiary health facility. We performed a retrospective study of RHD patients; who had trans-thoracic echocardiography studies within the 2 year period of January 1st 2001-December 31st 2002. Data obtained included age; sex and echocardiographic diagnoses; and parameters. Of the 987 patients; 53 had chronic RHD; thus; the prevalence was 5.4. Male female ratio was 1: 1.8 and their average age was 30.1 years. Commonest indication for study was congestive heart failure (68). One; two and three valves were affected in 45 (85); 7 (13); and 1 (2) respectively. Valves involved were mitral - 49 (93); aortic - 18.6; and tricuspid 2 (7.5) respectively. Mixed mitral stenosis/regurgitation (42) was the commonest lesion; and complications included right ventricular overload (20); thromboembolic risk (20); and heart failure (70). RHD is still prevalent in Lagos; Nigeria and associated with grave complications. Valvular involvement remains unchanged as the mitral valve still is the most commonly affected valve but there seems to be an increasing prevalence of mixed mitral valve disease thus making management more challenging. Comprehensive hospital registers for rheumatic heart disease and community based studies are needed to establish the current prevalence. Echocardiographic Features of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Lagos [] / J. N. A. Ajuluchukwu ; E. N. Ekure, Author . - Calabar (Nigeria) : University of Calabar - College of Medical Sciences-Department of Medical Microbiology, 2010 . - : Journal Article. - (Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, ISSN 1119-409X; 10(1)) .
ISSN : 1119-409X
Languages : English
Keywords: Rheumatic Heart Disease - complications Prevalence Echocardiography Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a global scourge; resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Our aim is to report on the prevalence; and complications of RHD; as documented by echocardiography in a Nigerian tertiary health facility. We performed a retrospective study of RHD patients; who had trans-thoracic echocardiography studies within the 2 year period of January 1st 2001-December 31st 2002. Data obtained included age; sex and echocardiographic diagnoses; and parameters. Of the 987 patients; 53 had chronic RHD; thus; the prevalence was 5.4. Male female ratio was 1: 1.8 and their average age was 30.1 years. Commonest indication for study was congestive heart failure (68). One; two and three valves were affected in 45 (85); 7 (13); and 1 (2) respectively. Valves involved were mitral - 49 (93); aortic - 18.6; and tricuspid 2 (7.5) respectively. Mixed mitral stenosis/regurgitation (42) was the commonest lesion; and complications included right ventricular overload (20); thromboembolic risk (20); and heart failure (70). RHD is still prevalent in Lagos; Nigeria and associated with grave complications. Valvular involvement remains unchanged as the mitral valve still is the most commonly affected valve but there seems to be an increasing prevalence of mixed mitral valve disease thus making management more challenging. Comprehensive hospital registers for rheumatic heart disease and community based studies are needed to establish the current prevalence.
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