Understanding why a machine learning model makes a certain prediction is just as critical as how accurately it predicts, especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. In this study, we applied explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques to improve both the predictive power and interpretability of heart disease detection models. A dataset of 1,025 patient records was thoroughly preprocessed, including the handling of missing values, the ...

Artificial Intelligence  Cardiology  Clinical Medicine  Bioengineering  Machine Learning 

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by an excessive increase in heart rate upon standing without significant orthostatic hypotension. While recognized as a major autonomic dysfunction, its epidemiology and treatment patterns remain underexplored on a population level. This study utilizes two public health databases—the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)—to analyze demographic dis...

Cardiology  Immunology 

This retrospective study analyzes 670 hospitalizations in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Joseph Imbert Hospital Center in Arles, France, between December 2022 and December 2023. The objective was to evaluate patient profiles, reasons for admission, length of stay, and outcomes, including mortality and readmission. The most common causes of admission were Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS, 28%) and supraventricular tachycardia (17%). The median age was 73.4 years, and 60% of admissions were...

Cardiology 

Introduction: Congenital coronary anomalies are rare but may present as serious clinical events, sometimes mimicking acute coronary syndromes. Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is exceptionally rare and is often discovered incidentally or during evaluation of chest pain. Case Presentation: We report, after informed consent, the case of a 69-year-old hypertensive, dyslipidemia and obese woman presenting with resting angina. ECG and blood tests were consistent w...

Cardiology 

This case report describes a rare hemorrhagic pericardial cyst in a 19-year-old male who presented with pleural effusion, chest pain, and dyspnea. Imaging studies, including echocardiography and chest computed tomography, revealed a pericardial cyst with significant effusion. The patient underwent thoracotomy for cyst removal and drainage, with histopathological analysis confirming the cyst’s benign nature. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with resolution of symptoms and no recurrence at t...

Cardiology 

Eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] and other omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively studied for their cardiovascular importance. They have anti-inflammatory, antiarrhythmic, and lipid-modulating properties. Omega-3 supplementation has been intensely studied for its effect on cardiac health in relation to its efficacy and safety in preventing cardiac events. Insights into its benefits and associated risks, in particular, are based on randomized controlled trials and sys...

Cardiology  Clinical Medicine 

Introduction: DM has been implicated with multiple complications including diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (DCAN), with a global burden ranging from 1% - 90% in type 1 DM and 20% - 73% in type 2 DM. Poor glycemic control, long duration of DM and traditional cardiovascular risk factors have been associated with the development and progression of DCAN. In Tanzania, there is limited data on DCAN burden and its associated factors. This study was conducted to raise awareness ab...

Diabetes & Endocrinology  Neurology  Cardiology  Clinical Medicine  Internal Medicine 

Elevated blood glucose levels are an indicator of diabetes, a chronic metabolic condition that can severely damage the body’s organs. The number of people with diabetes has shot up during the last few decades, with over 422 million people worldwide affected. Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that can result from various conditions, including diabetes and it is a common complication that can cause weakness, paresthesia, and discomfort in the hands and feet, among other symptoms. Early diagnos...

Cardiology 

Caloric restriction (CR), a dietary approach that reduces calorie intake without causing malnutrition, has been shown to delay aging and extend lifespan in animals like invertebrates and rodents. Since cardiovascular disease and stroke are leading causes of death in older adults, using CR to slow down atherosclerosis could potentially improve cardiovascular health and increase human longevity. This review explores whether caloric restriction impacts the risk of cardiovascular disease in the aged...

Cardiology 

The Mediterranean diet (MetDiet), which consists of consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and lean protein sources such as fish, has shown considerable cardiovascular benefits and has been extensively researched; however, Its effect in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in ethnic minorities in the United state remains unknown. This study investigates the effect of MetDiet on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention among ethnic minorities in the United States. A comp...

Cardiology