Research Articles (Cardiology)

Inter-scallop separations of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve : an important cause of pathological mitral regurgitation in rheumatic heart disease screening

Hunter, L. D.; Monaghan, M.; Lloyd, G.; Pecoraro, A. J. K.; Doubell, A. F.; Herbst, P. G. (BioScientifica, 2018)

The 2012 World Heart Federation (WHF) criteria for echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) identify that the finding of ‘pathological’ mitral regurgitation (MR) in a screened individual increases the ...

Atrialised right ventricular myxoma in a patient with Ebstein’s anomaly

John, T. J.; Snyman, H. W.; Janson, J.; Pecoraro, A. J. K. (BioScientifica, 2018)

Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare entity affecting around 1 in 200,000 live births and accounts for less than 1% of congenital heart diseases. Ebstein’s anomaly with an associated right-sided myxoma is extremely rare, with only ...

Transcatheter aortic valve in mitral annular calcifi cation (TAV-in-MAC) : a new treatment option for mitral valve replacement in patients with severe annular calcification

Weich, Hellmuth; Van Wyk, Jacques; Hofmeyr, Lou; Vogts, Carl (South African Heart Association, 2019)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Severe mitral annular calcification is not an uncommon occurrence in the elderly and up to now, this has often precluded surgical replacement of the mitral valve. Initial attempts at percutaneous placement ...

7-Year experience of transcatheter aortic valve implants (TAVI) in a Western Cape private healthcare setting

Weich, Hellmuth; Liebenberg, Jacques; Van Wyk, Jacques; Vivier, Rocco; Barnard, Barry; Abelson, Mark; Phillips, Andre; Mabin, Tom (South African Heart Association, 2019)

Introduction: We describe the largest South African transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) outcome report of a single team in the Western Cape, over a 7-year period from 2009 - 2016. Methods: All patients who ...

Out of hospital cardiac arrest due to spontaneous left ventricular rupture

Snyman, H.; Du Preez, L.; Pecoraro, Alfonso (South African Heart Association, 2017)

No abstract available

Embracing new techniques and new technologies in cardiac surgery – is it being done responsibly and safely?

Janson, Jacques (South African Heart Association, 2017)

Cardiac surgeons have been pioneers since the inception of this surgical field. Sixty years ago the development of the heart-lung machine paved the way for cardiac surgery. Since then many new innovations have been introduced, ...

Double atrial heart sound in a patient with 2:1 atrioventricular block

Pecoraro, Alfonso J.; Doubell, Anton F.; Herbst, Philip G. (South African Heart Association, 2017)

No abstract available

A rare cause of aortic regurgitation

Kabwe, Lorrita; Pecoraro, Alfonso (South African Heart Association, 2017)

No abstract available

Advancing global health through cardiovascular research, mentorship, and capacity building : in memoriam, professor Bongani Mayosi (1967–2018)

Nachega, Jean B.; Ntsekhe, Mpiko; Volmink, Jimmy; Thabane, Lehana (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2018-10-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available

A retrospective audit of mitral valve repair surgery at Tygerberg Hospital

Al Naili, M.; Herbst, P. G.; Doubell, A. F.; Janson, J. J.; Pecoraro, A. J. K. (South African Heart Association, 2018)

Background: Mitral valve repair is well established as the preferred treatment modality for the majority of patients with degenerative mitral valve disease requiring intervention. Valve repair offers a distinct event-free ...

A retrospective analysis of mitral valve pathology in the setting of bicuspid aortic valves

Van Rensburg, Annari; Herbst, Philip; Doubell, Anton (BioScientifica, 2017)

The therapeutic implications of bicuspid aortic valve associations have come under scrutiny in the transcatheter aortic valve implantation era. We evaluate the spectrum of mitral valve disease in patients with bicuspid ...

Screening for rheumatic heart disease : is a paradigm shift required?

Hunter, L. D.; Monaghan, M.; Lloyd, G.; Pecoraro, A. J. K.; Doubell, A. F.; Herbst, P. G. (BioScientifica, 2017)

This focused review presents a critical appraisal of the World Heart Federation criteria for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and its performance in African RHD screening programmes. It ...

Rheumatic heart disease screening : current concepts and challenges

Dougherty, Scott; Khorsandi, Maziar; Herbst, Philip (Medknow Publications, 2017)

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a disease of poverty, is almost entirely preventable, and is the most common cardiovascular disease worldwide in those under 25 years. RHD is caused by acute rheumatic fever (ARF) which ...

Prevention of infective endocarditis associated with dental interventions : South African Heart association position statement, endorsed by the South African Dental Association

Jankelow, David; Cupido, Blanche; Zuhlke, Liesl; Sliwa, Karen; Ntsekhe, Mpiko; Manga, Pravin; Doubell, Anton; Lawrenson, John; Essop, Mohammed Rafique (South African Heart Association, 2017)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Prevention is therefore an important clinical entity. The maintenance of optimal oral health is likely to play the most ...