Victor O Adedara, St George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases (CVD), present a global health challenge, with a disproportionate impact on low and middle-income countries. The majority of global deaths, amounting to 71%, are attributed to non-communicable diseases, with 78% occurr [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its associated factors among filipino adult patients in a tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study
Kimberly L Co, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Philippines
Background: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is an important worldwide health issue that affects nearly half of men over the age of 40 years. It has a significant negative impact on the quality of life and life satisfaction of the affected individual as well as his partner. The primary [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on ejection fraction in acute myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Marc Jason Ng, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Philippines
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are principally known as agents for the control of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM). In recent years, they have gained more attention, especially for their role in cardiovascular protection in Type 2 diabetes patie [....] » Read More
Title : Coronary cameral fistula from the left circumflex artery to the left ventricle contributing to heart failure: A case report
Lianne Marie R Ramos, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Philippines
Coronary cameral fistulae are occasionally incidental findings present in less than 1% of the population and 0.1%-0.2% of coronary angiographic studies. In children, coronary artery fistulae account for around half of coronary vasculature anomalies. Most commonly, these drain fro [....] » Read More