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View article: Heart groups in South Africa advocate for tighter LDL-C control and lipoprotein(a) testing to curb atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Heart groups in South Africa advocate for tighter LDL-C control and lipoprotein(a) testing to curb atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Open
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View article: SA Heart: Beating strong for South Africa’s cardiovascular health
SA Heart: Beating strong for South Africa’s cardiovascular health Open
The South African Heart Association (SA Heart®) stands as a vital pillar in our nation’s healthcare landscape. Our not-for-profit organisation, driven by a dedicated team and a resolute mission, serves as the powerful voice of cardiovascul…
View article: South African Heart Association: Plea for influenza vaccination
South African Heart Association: Plea for influenza vaccination Open
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View article: Gallium-68 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor positron emission tomography in cardiovascular disease
Gallium-68 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor positron emission tomography in cardiovascular disease Open
Gallium-68 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor [( 68 Ga)Ga-FAPI] is a new radiopharmaceutical positioning itself as the preferred agent in patients with malignant tumours, competing with 2-Deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose [2-( 18 F)FDG] u…
View article: SA Heart consensus statement on closure of patent foramen ovale 2021
SA Heart consensus statement on closure of patent foramen ovale 2021 Open
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with numerous clinical conditions. The most severe of these is cryptogenic stroke. This consensus statement aims to provide a clinical guideline on which patients should be offered PFO closure.
View article: Clustering of Heart Failure Phenotypes in Johannesburg Using Unsupervised Machine Learning
Clustering of Heart Failure Phenotypes in Johannesburg Using Unsupervised Machine Learning Open
Background: The diagnosis and therapy of heart failure are guided mainly by a single imaging parameter, the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Recent studies have reported on the value of machine learning in characterising the vari…
View article: Predicting in-hospital all-cause mortality in heart failure using machine learning
Predicting in-hospital all-cause mortality in heart failure using machine learning Open
Background The age of onset and causes of heart failure differ between high-income and low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). Heart failure patients in LMIC also experience a higher mortality rate. Innovative ways that can risk stratify h…
View article: Strategic Recommendations to Bridge the Gaps in Awareness, Diagnosis and Prevention of Heart Failure in the Middle East Region and Africa
Strategic Recommendations to Bridge the Gaps in Awareness, Diagnosis and Prevention of Heart Failure in the Middle East Region and Africa Open
Development of regional guidelines, enhancing awareness, leveraging digital technology, and commitment for adequate funding and reimbursement is pivotal for overcoming structural and health system-related barriers in the MEA region.
View article: The South African SHARE-TAVI registry: incidence and risk factors leading to conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation
The South African SHARE-TAVI registry: incidence and risk factors leading to conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation Open
CITATION: Du Toit, R., et al. 2021. The South African SHARE-TAVI registry : incidence and risk factors leading to conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. SA Heart, 18(2):88-95, doi:10.24170/18-2-4881.
View article: The prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure
The prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure Open
Background: Mental health illnesses are associated with frequent hospitalisation and an increased risk of all-cause mortality. Despite the high prevalence of depression in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), there is a paucity of da…
View article: The prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure 
The prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure Open
Background: Mental health illnesses are associated with frequent rehospitalisation and an increased risk of all-cause mortality. Despite the high prevalence of depression in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), there is a paucity of …
View article: The Prevalence of depression in outpatients attending a chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction clinic in a tertiary academic centre in Johannesburg, South Africa
The Prevalence of depression in outpatients attending a chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction clinic in a tertiary academic centre in Johannesburg, South Africa Open
Background: In high income countries depression is reported to affect at least one-fifth of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Mental health problems have been associated with frequent rehospitalisation and an increased risk of all…
View article: Cardiology–cardiothoracic subspeciality training in South Africa: a position paper of the South Africa Heart Association
Cardiology–cardiothoracic subspeciality training in South Africa: a position paper of the South Africa Heart Association Open
Over the past decades, South Africa has undergone rapid demographic changes, which have led to marked increases in specific cardiac disease categories, such as rheumatic heart disease (now predominantly presenting in young adults with adva…