Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases

ISSN: 2299-3711 (Print) e-ISSN: 2300-5505 (Online)

Tai

Heart broken by a mosquito; an unusual case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (RCD code: III‐5B) Javed Majid Tai, Anam Haider, Bilal Hussain Full Text: PDF Abstract Pakistan has recently witnessed an epidemic of dengue infection and thereafter, certain various presentations of patients with dengue infection have been reported. The cardiac manifestation of dengue infection is primarily […]

Farsavian

Non‐ruptured symptomatic splenic artery aneurysm (RCD code: I-1D.1) Hossein Farsavian, Mehdi Davoodi, Mahtab Bonyadi, Amirhossein Hessami, Amir Shamshirian, Seyyed Abbas Hashemi, Sina Nazemi, Ashkan Piranviseh Full Text: PDF Abstract Splenic artery aneurysm occurs in 1% of the population. Most splenic artery aneurysms are asymptomatic and are diagnosed incidentally Symptomatic splenic artery aneurysm is usually detected […]

Orda

Left ventricular non‐compaction – diagnostic challenges (RCD code: III‐5A.1.o) Paulius Orda, Ausra Krivickiene, Tomas Lapinskas, Egle Ereminiene Full Text: PDF Abstract Left ventricular non‐compaction (LVNC), or “spongy myocardium”, is a rare cardiac morphological condition detected in 0.05–0.26% of all adults undergoing transthoracic echocardiography, with an increasing prevalence in the recent years. Our clinical case of […]

Prochwicz

Comparison of platelet count reduction in patients with essential thrombocythaemia treated with hydroxyurea and thromboreductin. Single centre experience (RCD code: VIII) Anna Prochwicz, Szymon Fornagiel, Katarzyna Krawczyk, Dorota Krochmalczyk Full Text: PDF Abstract Essential thrombocythemia is one of the Ph-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms treated with hydroxyurea. An alternative strategy may be a therapy with thromboreductin. The […]

Łukasik

Spirituality/religiosity of man from the perspective of quality of life – a review of Polish research in social studies Joanna M Łukasik, Katarzyna Jagielska, Norbert G. Pikuła Full Text: PDF Abstract Research into the spirituality/religiosity of patients is considered as an important area of study, together with studies of quality of life (QoL).The purpose of […]

Przybylski

Classification of rare cardiovascular diseases and disorders: challenges in categorisation of different diseases Andrzej Przybylski Full Text: PDF Abstract n/a DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20418%2Fjrcd.vol3no8.366 Refbacks There are currently no refbacks.

Podolec

More on the 2018 update of “Clinical classification of rare cardiovascular diseases and disorders” Piotr Podolec Full Text: PDF Abstract n/a References Podolec P, Kopeć G, Rubiś P, Stępniewski J, Podolec J, Komar M, Tomkiewicz‐Pająk L, Leśniak‐Sobelga A, Kabłak‐Ziembicka A, Matusik PT. Clinical Classification of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders: 2018 Update. J Rare Cardiovasc […]

George

A Comprehensive Framework for Rare Disease Management in Primary Care Mike George Full Text: PDF Abstract Rare diseases, though individually uncommon, collectively affect millions globally, presenting unique challenges in healthcare. This paper proposes a comprehensive framework for primary care practitioners, focusing on the diagnosis, management, and advocacy for rare disease patients. By synthesizing international strategies […]

Alex

Atrial Fibrillation Management: The Combined Approach of Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Catheter Ablation John Alex Full Text: PDF Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia associated with significant thromboembolic and bleeding risks. The combined procedure of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) and catheter ablation has emerged as an innovative approach to address […]

Antonio

Comprehensive Review of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia Pedro Antonio and José Miguel Full Text: PDF Abstract Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia (ARVC/D) is a genetically driven cardiomyopathy characterized by fibrofatty replacement of myocardial tissue, arrhythmias, and increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Advances in the understanding of its genetic basis, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic approaches […]