Cardiovascular Journal of Africa

Publisher: Clinics Cardive Publishing
ISSN: 1680-0745; 1995-1892
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Thematic area: Medicine and Health

About this journal

The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the African continent. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiovascular conditions prevalent in Africa. The journal emphasizes research, clinical practice, and public health initiatives specific to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the African context.

Key themes explored within the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa include, but are not limited to, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart defects, and the impact of infectious diseases on cardiovascular health. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, case reports, editorials, and letters to the editor that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in cardiovascular medicine within Africa.

The journal's intended audience comprises a diverse group of professionals involved in cardiovascular care, including cardiologists, physicians, nurses, researchers, public health officials, and policymakers. The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa aims to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, dissemination of research findings, and fostering collaborations among professionals across Africa and beyond.

The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa plays a crucial role in shaping the future of cardiovascular care in Africa. Its impact is evident in its contribution to building a robust scientific community, promoting clinical excellence, and informing public health policies aimed at reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases. By providing a platform for high-quality research, the journal helps to improve patient outcomes and contributes to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine across the African continent.

Volumes (20 articles)

Volume 32, Issue 6 (2021)

Efficacy of amiodarone for the prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cardioversion — Sabina Istratoaie, Octavia Sabin, Ștefan C Vesa, Gabriel Cismaru, Valer I Donca, Anca D Buzoianu

Volume 0, Issue 1 (2021)

Effect of mitral valve replacement on left ventricularfunction in subjects with severe rheumatic mitralregurgitation — Sharen Maharaj, Somalingum Ponnusamy, Datshana Naidoo
Exacerbation of severe constrictive pericarditis afterprior inadequate pericardiectomy — Yoshinori Kuroda, Tetsuro Uchida, Masahiro Mizumoto, Kentaro Akabane, Mitsuaki Sadahiro

Volume 31, Issue 1 (2020)

OPCAB surgery with an alternative retraction method: a single-centre experience — Erdem Cetin, Tolga Can, Celal Selcuk Unal, Aydin Keskin, Emre Kubat

Volume 31, Issue 3 (2020)

Cardiovascular assessment after treatment for retinopathy of prematurity: a comparative study between anti-VEGF agent (aflibercept) and laser — Erman Cilsal, Emine Alyamac Sukgen

Volume 30, Issue 1 (2019)

Clinical and echocardiographic correlates of pulmonary hypertension among heart failure patients in Lagos, south-western Nigeria — OA Kushimo, AC Mbakwem, JNA Ajuluchukwu, CE Amadi

Volume 29, Issue 1 (2018)

Coronary artery bypass grafting and paraparesis; is there a correlation? — Ilias Samiotis, Nikolaos G Baikoussis, Vasileios Patris, Michalis Argiriou, Panagiotis Dedeilias, Christos Charitos

Volume 28, Issue 2 (2017)

Chicken or the egg: ST elevation in lead aVR or SYNTA X score — Levent Cerit

Volume 28, Issue 3 (2017)

The effects of treatment in patients with childhood asthma on the elastic properties of the aorta — Osman Bektaş, Zeki Yüksel Günaydin, Ahmet Karagöz, Recep Akgedik, Adil Bayramoğlu, Ahmet Kaya
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors in ischaemic heart disease — Mihnea Zdrenghea, Adela Sitar-Tǎut, Gabriel Cismaru, Dumitru Zdrenghea, Dana Pop

Volume 28, Issue 5 (2017)

Is there a role for combination anti-remodelling therapy for heart failure secondary to chronic rheumatic mitral regurgitation? — Ruchika Meel, Ferande Peters, Elena Libhaber, Mohammed R Essop

Volume 27, Issue 6 (2016)

Cortisol:brain-derived neurotrophic factor ratio associated with silent ischaemia in a black male cohort: the SA BPA study — CE Schutte, L Malan, JD Scheepers, W Oosthuizen, M Cockeran, NT Malan

Volume 23, Issue 1 (2012)

A mysterious case of fatal embolism after the repair of tetralogy of Fallot : secondary to arrhythmia? : case report — C.Y. Karabay, A. Guler, A. Kilicgedik, S.M. Aung, A. Kalayci, G. Sahin, I.H. Tanboga, C. Kirma

Volume 23, Issue 2 (2012)

Rare cardiac defect in Holt-Oram syndrome : case report — R. Sinha, D. Nema

Volume 23, Issue 3 (2012)

Iatrogenic hydropneumopericardium — F. Peters, A. Patel, R. Essop

Volume 23, Issue 5 (2012)

Treatment of subaortic stenosis in hearts with single-ventricle physiology — Bulent Saritas, Emre Ozker, Can Vuran, Cagri Gunaydin, Canan Ayabakan, Riza Turkoz