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  1. Saheb Sharif-Askari N, Syed Sulaiman SA, Saheb Sharif-Askari F, Hussain AA
    Int J Clin Pharm, 2015 Feb;37(1):105-12.
    PMID: 25488317 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-014-0046-3
    BACKGROUND: Little is known about the adverse drug reaction (ADR) related admissions among heart failure (HF) patients.

    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the rate, factors, and medications associated with ADR-related hospitalisations among HF patients.

    SETTING: Two government hospitals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    METHODS: This was a prospective, observational study. Consecutive adult HF patients who were admitted between December 2011 and November 2012 to the cardiology units were included in this study. The circumstances of their admission were analysed.

    MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ADRs-related admissions of HF patients to cardiology units were identified and further assessed for their nature, causality, and preventability.

    RESULTS: Of 511 admissions, 34 were due to ADR-related hospitalisation (6.65, 95 % confidence interval 4.8-8.5 %). Number of medications taken by HF patients was the only predictors of ADR-related hospitalisations, where higher number of medications was associated with the odd ratio of 1.11 (95 % CI, 1.03-1.20, P = 0.005). More than one-third of ADR-related hospitalisations (35 %) were preventable The most frequent drugs causing ADR-related hospitalisation were diuretics (32 %), followed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (15 %), thiazolidinediones (9 %), anticoagulants (9 %), antiplatelets (6 %), and aldosterone blockers (6 %).

    CONCLUSION: ADR-related hospitalisations account for 6.7 % of admissions of HF patients to cardiac units, one-third of which are preventable. Number of medications taken by HF patients is the only predictors of ADR-related hospitalisations. Diuretic induced volume depletion, and sodium and water retention caused by thiazolidinediones and NSAIDs medications are the major causes of ADR-related hospitalisations of HF patients.

    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure/diagnosis; Heart Failure/drug therapy*; Heart Failure/epidemiology*
  2. Chin SP, Poey AC, Wong CY, Chang SK, Teh W, Mohr TJ, et al.
    Cytotherapy, 2010;12(1):31-7.
    PMID: 19878080 DOI: 10.3109/14653240903313966
    Bone marrow (BM) mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) represent a novel therapy for severe heart failure with extensive myocardial scarring, especially when performed concurrently with conventional revascularization. However, stem cells are difficult to transport in culture media without risk of contamination, infection and reduced viability. We tested the feasibility and safety of off-site MSC culture and expansion with freeze-controlled cryopreservation and subsequent rapid thawing of cells immediately prior to implantation to treat severe dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure/etiology; Heart Failure/physiopathology; Heart Failure/therapy*
  3. Ng CG, Dijkstra E, Smeets H, Boks MP, de Wit NJ
    Br J Gen Pract, 2013 Jan;63(606):e63-8.
    PMID: 23336475 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp13X660797
    It is unclear whether psychiatric disorders are specifically related to the terminal phase of cancer, or independent of the underlying disease.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure/drug therapy; Heart Failure/mortality; Heart Failure/psychology*
  4. Muniswaran G, Japaraj RP, Asri Ranga AR, Cheong HK
    Med J Malaysia, 2015 Dec;70(6):371-2.
    PMID: 26988216 MyJurnal
    Fetal arrhythmias are not uncommon in pregnancy. The diagnosis can be established on routine ultrasound scan. Fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the most common cause of fetal tachycardia. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these fetuses may develop cardiac failure, hydrops fetalis and eventually death. We report two fetuses diagnosed antenatally to have fetal SVT. Both fetuses were in cardiac failure and were successfully treated with maternal administration of antiarrhythmic medications. Digoxin, and in severe instances, a combination with flecanaide significantly improved fetal outcomes and prevented fetal mortality. The long term prognosis of such patients are good.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  5. Karthigesu A, Hamdan L, Arif M, Haslan G
    Med J Malaysia, 2015 Dec;70(6):369-70.
    PMID: 26988215 MyJurnal
    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a useful but less commonly used technique in right ventricular failure post cardiac surgery in our region. We report a case of successful use of ECMO for right ventricular failure post cardiac surgery. Our patient is a 27-year-old male presented with constrictive pericarditis post completion of treatment for disseminated Tuberculosis. He underwent pericardiectomy that was complicated with acute right ventricular failure. He was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after few hours post op that lasted for five days. The patient survived to hospital discharge and remained well on follow-up. From our experience, this aggressive management approach is beneficial in right ventricular failure and can be safely utilised in all cardiothoracic centres.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  6. Zaimi MA, Mamat AZ, Ghazali MZ, Zakaria AD, Sahid NA, Hayati F
    Oxf Med Case Reports, 2020 Oct;2020(10):omaa083.
    PMID: 33133617 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omaa083
    Constrictive pericarditis is a disabling disease of the heart, which causes cardiac diastolic dysfunction. We present a case of a 44-year-old gentleman with a history of blunt chest trauma who presented with constrictive pericarditis with right-sided heart failure. Imaging studies revealed a calcified pericardium. He underwent an uneventful pericardiectomy. Calcification is common yet rare if it involves the pericardium. It normally occurs following fibrosis and adhesion which are associated with the chronicity of the disease, hence creating more challenge to the operating surgeon in the pericardiectomy procedure.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  7. Koval S, Snihurska I, Yushko K, Lytvynova O, Berezin A
    PMID: 31322515
    The aim of research was to investigate the plasma microRNA (miR-133а) level in patients with essential arterial hypertension (EAH). A total of 45 patients with EAH 2-3 degrees aged 52.14 ± 8.25 years and 21 healthy individuals (control group) with comparable age and sex distributions. The following frequency of risk factors was revealed among the examined patients: overweight (53%), dyslipidaemia (73%), pre-diabetes (13%), asymptomatic hyperuricemia (29%); hypertension-mediated organ damage: increased arterial stiffness (27%), left ventricular hypertrophy (55%), atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery (40%), microalbuminuria (15%), moderate stage of chronic kidney disease (22%) and cardiovascular diseases: stable ischemic heart disease (11%) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction of NYHA functional class I (18%). The plasma miR-133a level was determined by polymerase chain reaction using "CFX96 Touch" detection system (BioRad) and "TaqMan microRNA Assay" and "TaqMan® Universal PCR Master Mix" reagents (Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA). It has been established that in patients with EAH the plasma level of miR-133a was significantly lower than in practically healthy individuals (0,182 [0,102; 0,301] ), vs (0,382 [0,198; 0,474]), p <0.05). It has also been revealed a significant decrease in the level of miR-133a in the blood plasma in patients with such organs damage as LVH (0,133 [0,099;0,184]) in comparison with patients without LVH (0,238 [0,155; 0,410]), p <0.05) and also significantly lower than in healthy subjects in the control group (0,382 [0,198; 0,474]), p<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the plasma levels of miR-133a in the group of patients with EAH, depending on the presence of risk factors, other organ damage and cardiovascular diseases. The findings suggest the significant role of reducing of plasma levels of miR-133a in the pathogenesis of hypertension itself and in pathological remodeling of the heart.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  8. Nor Firdous Mohamed, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim, Oteh Maskon, Mohamed Hatta Shaharom, Othman Lebar
    MyJurnal
    Introduction: Heart failure (HF) prevalence is increasing in Malaysia and brings about significant poor outcomes especially on the patients’ wellbeing. Despite the devastating physical symptoms of HF experienced by patients, other social consequences on patients are often not discussed by their health care professionals. Hence, this qual- itative study aims to explore and understand the quality of life (QOL) for patients in Malaysia of various ethnicity who have been diagnosed with heart failure. Methods: Nineteen (n = 19) patients with recurrent HF were recruited via purposive sampling. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted after patients’ informed consent was obtained. The aforementioned sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Finally, the transcribed data was analysed through Braun and Clarke’s framework for thematic analysis. Results: The findings revealed that Malaysians with HF reported either positive or negative experiences related with QOL which had an effect on their well-being. Four main themes emerged included physical, psychological, social, and spirituality. Interestingly, cul- tural and beliefs consideration were important to understand these QOL themes of HF patients as a whole, especially in Malaysia’s multi-ethnic communities. Conclusion: Informants were able to give vivid descriptions of living with HF experiences and the way it affected their QOL due to the disruptive and uncertain nature of HF in four major themes. However, the individual themes of QOL in HF patients need to be comprehended in detail including the local cultural perspectives, particularly by health professionals who deal with HF patients of minority ethnicities, in order to improve treatment and health outcomes.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  9. Rosano G, Quek D, Martínez F
    Card Fail Rev, 2020 Mar;6:e31.
    PMID: 33294215 DOI: 10.15420/cfr.2020.23
    Heart failure is a shared chronic phase of many cardiac diseases and its prevalence is on the rise globally. Previous large-scale cardiovascular outcomes trials of sodium.glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have suggested that these agents may help to prevent primary and secondary hospitalisation due to heart failure and cardiovascular death in these patients. Data from the Study to Evaluate the Effect of Dapagliflozin on the Incidence of Worsening Heart Failure or Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (DAPA-HF) and Empagliflozin Outcome Trial in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (EMPEROR-Reduced) have demonstrated the positive clinical impact of SGLT2 inhibition in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction both with and without T2D. These data have led to the approval of dapagliflozin for the treatment of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, irrespective of T2D status. This article reviews the latest data reported from the DAPA-HF and EMPEROR-Reduced trials and their clinical implications for the treatment of patients with heart failure.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  10. Ganapathi P, Nurul Yaqeen ME, Zamzurina AB
    Med J Malaysia, 2020 03;75(2):184-185.
    PMID: 32281607
    'Scimitar' syndrome in adulthood is usually asymptomatic. Significant structural abnormalities symptoms usually manifest early during infancy or young childhood with features of congestive heart failure from significant shunting of the anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Diagnosis of 'Scimitar' Syndrome in adults is rare and usually an incidental finding on chest radiograph. Here, we report a case of an adult who presented with symptoms in her 40's. This syndrome has never been reported nor discussed in Malaysia. This is the first case report of 'Scimitar' Syndrome in Malaysian literature. The diagnostic dilemma, medical management, and multi-disciplinary management by cardiology, physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation teams are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  11. Oemar, Hamed, Abdulgani, Hafil Budianto
    Medical Health Reviews, 2008;2008(1):17-28.
    MyJurnal
    Heart failure (HF) is a major burden in almost all countries. The prevalence of symptomatic HF is still high. Despite our best understanding of its pathophysiologic mechanisms and the recent advances in pharmacologic therapy, it remains a highmortality and morbidity disease. About 30-50% of patients with HF have concurrent electrical delay in the electrocardiogram (ECG), mainly in the form of LBBB.1 This kind of conduction delay commonly occurs in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and ischemic cardiomyopathy as well. The abnormality of left ventricle (LV) conduction will lead to a change in LV contraction pattern resulting dyssynchronized with right ventricle) contraction. Thus, a dyssynchronous LV contractile pattern usually manifested by late activation of the LV lateral wall which in turn impairs LV systolic function, reduces cardiac output, raises filling pressure and worsens mitral regurgitation2. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves cardiac function and exercise capacity leading to an improved survival in patients with advanced heart failure and ventricular conduction delay.3 The underlying mechanisms of these beneficial effects are not fully understood, but they appear to be related to a restored coordination of the left (LV) and right ventricular (RV) contraction and relaxation.4 These effects may directly lead to augmented contractility and reduction of LV filling pressures.5 Echocardiography has been widely used to identify patients who are candidates for CRT and to monitor the response in LV function at follow-up after device implantation. This review addresses the applications of CRT in patients with moderate– severe heart failure and the role of echocardiography in optimizing CRT including patient selection, risk and benefit of CRT and appropriate measures.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  12. Soo CI, Ng BH, Tan EL, Abdul Hamid F
    SAGE Open Med Case Rep, 2016;4:2050313X16650323.
    PMID: 27489719 DOI: 10.1177/2050313X16650323
    Pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is an uncommon lung malignancy of endothelial origin. Besides demonstrating unpredictable presentation features and prognosis, the paucity of established treatment guidelines remains a challenge in managing these patients. We present two patients. The first patient presented with chronic productive cough over 1-year duration. He was initially diagnosed and showed partial response to treatment for cardiac failure. A persistent right upper zone consolidation on chest radiograph prompted further investigations which revealed the diagnosis of pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. The second patient presented with right-sided hemiparesis for 1-month duration. Initial computer tomography scan of the brain showed findings of distant metastatic foci. Subsequent investigations revealed pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma as the primary lesion. Both patients succumbed without any treatment due to rapid progression of the disease. We believe that pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is undoubtedly rarely reported in south-east Asia region. In these two case reports, the patients were diagnosed in west and east Malaysia, respectively, in the same year (2015). Both cases highlight the increasing prevalence of pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. We postulate that this could possibly be secondary to the advancement in diagnostic capabilities and improved healthcare facilities available in this region. Late presentation of pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma generally results in grave prognosis. Further investigations are required to elucidate the nature of progression and therapeutic options for patients with pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  13. Sia, S.F., Dublin, N., Nurul, B., Wong, K.T.
    JUMMEC, 2006;9(2):18-21.
    MyJurnal
    We report a case of an 86 year old Chinese man who presented with a painless right testicular swelling that had persisted for one year. There was no history of maldescend or cryptorchid testes. Clinical and ultrasound examination revealed testicular tumour with two round masses within the right scrotal sac, with minimal fluid seen within the sac. Tumour markers were normal. He subsequently underwent a right inguinal orchidectomy under local anaesthesia as he had an underlying cardiac insufficiency. Histopathological examination revealed malignant Sertoli cell tumour. True Sertoli cell mesenchyme tumours constitute less than 1% of all testicular cancers.Current literature on histopathological and clinical features and treatment options are reviewed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  14. Ngow, H.A., Wan Khairina, W.M.N.
    MyJurnal
    The normal aortic valve has three leaflets, which are almost equal in size. A bicuspid aortic valve developed as a result of abnormal aortic cusp formation during early embryogenesis. Complications such as valvular stenosis or incompetence are well known. Delayed in identifying the congenital abnormality or the complications may cause morbidity and mortality. We report two cases of congestive cardiac failure as the results of undiagnosed bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic incompetence. Both young men in their productive age without cardiac risk factors, were unfortunate to present too late. Although one of them was lucky to survive the ordeal, most late presentation ends up gravely. Aortic valve replacement can be offered if early detection is made. Those with severe disease at diagnosis may require a heart transplant.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  15. Norsham J, Azmani SM, Roslan H, Latiff MA
    MyJurnal
    Heart failure is chiefly the end stage of primary hypertension and a major public health problem in Malaysia. The aim of this work is to investigate the level of BNP that may discriminate between primary hypertension patients without heart failure and primary hypertensive patients with heart failure. This study was conducted on 60 hypertensive patients without any clinical symptoms of heart failure referred for echocardiography to evaluate the ventricular function. Patients with metabolic diseases and terminal diseases were excluded from the study. The BNP levels were assessed using the Triage Meter from Biosite Diagnostics. Results showed that BNP level display a negative correlation with ejection fraction (Pearson correlation test). The significant result (paired t test, p < 0.05) proves that both predictors are very important and relates to each other. Low ejection fraction is significantly marked with raised BNP level suggesting that BNP may play potential role as screening tool for early detection of heart failure in primary hypertensive patients.

    Study site: (Universiti Kebangsaan
    Malaysia Medical Center and International Medical University cardiology clinic, Seremban
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  16. Razuin, R., Shahidan, M.N., Thanikasalam K.
    MyJurnal
    Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy, which is
    characterized by hypertrabeculations and deep recesses of the left ventricle. A patient could be
    asymptomatic or presented with common manifestations, including reduced systolic function, arrhythmia,
    thromboembolic events and heart failure. The rarity of the condition as well as lack of proper assessment
    has probably led to this condition to be largely underdiagnosed or unrecognized. A 23-year-old lady had
    collapsed at home thirty one days after delivering her first child. She had a history of goitre diagnosed a
    year ago and noted to be fairly well throughout the pregnancy. Post mortem findings showed increased
    trabeculations of the left ventricle. Further history was obtained after the procedure, revealing symptoms
    such as syncopal attacks and bilateral lower limb weakness dated back as far as five years prior to her
    sudden demise. These features were in keeping with hypotension hypoperfusion effects resulted from
    reduced systolic function and decreased ejection fraction, as a result of left ventricular dysfunction. While
    LVNC remains a rare type of disease, we would like to highlight the importance of a good anamnesis. It may
    help to uncover some uncommon pathology such as this heart disease, thus warranting an appropriate
    cardiac imaging to be engaged to clinch the primary diagnosis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  17. Alwi M, Mood MC
    Interv Cardiol Clin, 2013 Jan;2(1):93-113.
    PMID: 28581990 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2012.09.011
    Stenting of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is an attractive alternative to the surgical aortopulmonary shunt in the palliation of cyanotic congenital heart disease. However, the diverse morphology of PDA in this setting limits its role, as stenting an overly tortuous duct may not be feasible, and in a significant number of patients, ductus-related pulmonary artery stenosis contraindicates this procedure. The major acute complications are stent migration, thrombosis, and cardiac failure. Early failure of palliation caused by in-stent stenosis is another limitation of this procedure.

    Study site: Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  18. Leong, Z.P., Watanabe, M., Lim, M.L.
    Jurnal Veterinar Malaysia, 2015;27(1):27-30.
    MyJurnal
    A 4-year-old, male local dog was referred to University Veterinary Hospital-Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) due to
    dyspnoea and ascites. Full diagnostic investigations inclusive of blood haematology, serum biochemistry, blood smear examinations
    for haemopathogens, heartworm antigen test, thoracic and abdominal radiography and echocardiography were conducted. A
    diagnosis of severe heartworm disease was made from the positive heartworm antigen test, the presence of heartworms on
    echocardiography and the accompanying advanced clinical findings. This was the first case of right-sided heart failure due to severe
    heartworm disease with concurrent pulmonary hypertension diagnosed in UVH-UPM from which the moribund dog was
    successfully stabilised during hospitalisation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  19. Getta HA, Ahmad HA, Rahman HS, Ahmed GA, Abdullah R
    Patient Prefer Adherence, 2018;12:939-944.
    PMID: 29910607 DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S157221
    Introduction: It has been suggested that blood donation reduces risks of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Although there are known benefits of blood donation, the inclination of people of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to donate blood is not known. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine demograpic and blood biochemical profiles of regular and first-time blood donors in the Sulaimani province of North Iraq.

    Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Sulaimani Blood Bank, during the period of April 1, 2016 to March 28, 2017, on convenient samples of 100 regular and 100 first-time blood donors. Donor particulars were obtained from blood bank records. The cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, ferritin, vitamin D3, and uric acid concentrations of blood samples were determined.

    Results: The main reason for blood donation by regular blood donors was headache (45%), while for the first-timers it was to help relatives (31%). The low-density lipoprotein and ferritin concentrations were significantly (p=0.001) lower in the blood of regular donors than first-timers.

    Conclusion: The study shows that regular blood donation is beneficial for the maintenance of health of donors.

    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
  20. Sidney Ong CL, Ch'ng LS, Aida Bt AA
    Med J Malaysia, 2018 10;73(5):330-331.
    PMID: 30350816 MyJurnal
    Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is present in 0.4% of live births and in 7% of patients with congenital heart disease. While there may be florid presentations of congestive heart failure in the neonatal period, the diagnosis during adulthood is often delayed. We encountered a 20-year-old woman who was discovered to be hypertensive on routine check-up. Following bilateral abnormal renal doppler sonography, MR angiogram revealed a short-segment stenosis of the descending thoracic aorta. Review of her chest radiograph showed a small aortic knuckle. This case highlights an unconventional algorithm in diagnosing aortic coarctation in adulthood.
    Matched MeSH terms: Heart Failure
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