American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015

  • Aortic Aneurysm in Hemodialysis Patients: A Report of Two Cases

    Befa Noto Kadou Kaza, Kossi Akomola Sabi, Ali Hissein Mahamat, Yasminatou Aminata Wendkuuni Bikinga, Mays Hadi Al Torayhi, Eyram Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Comlan Mawuko Blitti, Keyit Leonard Yegha, Ghislaine Medkouri, Mohamed Gharbi Benghanem, Benyounes Ramdani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 153-155
    Received: May 23, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 01, 2015
    Published: Jun. 16, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Aortic aneurysm (AA) is a frequent pathology in the general population. Patients at risk are those who have factors that can lead to arterial degeneration mainly high blood pressure (HBP), smoking and inflammation. In patients with chronic kidney failure (CKF) especially those who undergo hemodialysis who have almost all these risk fa... Show More
  • Successful Rituximab Treatment of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Caused by Both Warm Autoantibodies and Cold Agglutinin: A Case Report

    Motoharu Shibusawa, Yoshirou Murai, Hisashi Tsutsumi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 156-159
    Received: Feb. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 04, 2015
    Published: Jun. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: This report describes a case which successfully treated with rituximab against autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by both warm autoantibodies and cold agglutinin (mixed AIHA). A 52-year-old man with malaise was referred to our hospital in December 2002. A diagnosis of mixed AIHA was made. His clinical course showed that the hemolysis was mainly cau... Show More
  • Relationship of Glycosylated Hemoglobin with Fasting Plasma Glucose and 2 Hours After Breakfast Plasma Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes

    Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed, Tarafdar Runa Laila, Fazle Nur, Mamun Ul Islam Khan, Umme Sadia Mili, Md. Abdul Mahid Khan, Mohammad Rafiqul Hoque

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 160-164
    Received: May 31, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 09, 2015
    Published: Jun. 25, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and 2 hours (2-hr) after breakfast (ABF) plasma glucose, are often used to monitor and manage glycemia in stable diabetic patients. Data regarding the relationship and relative contribution of FPG and 2-hr ABF plasma glucose to HbA1c level in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) a... Show More
  • Ct Cardiac Imaging for Evaluation and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease

    Faruk Erzengin, Evren Bursuk

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 165-179
    Received: May 30, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 22, 2015
    Published: Jul. 04, 2015
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    Abstract: The formation of atherosclerotic and calcified plaques begins and develops not only below the endothelium (intimae), but also in the adventitia. Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT= Cardiac CT) is a very important tool for the diagnosis and treatment of the atherosclerotic calcification in the coronary arteries. Due to rapid improvement in technol... Show More
  • Diabetes Mellittus and the Risk of Cancer Formation – Possible Link and Review of Literature

    Ekpe, Ekpe Lawson, Omotoso Ayodele Joshua

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 180-184
    Received: Jun. 10, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 10, 2015
    Published: Jul. 17, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The incidence of cancer is increased in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aetiology is not exactly known. Various studies have been done to ascertain this fact. Aim: The aim of this study was to access the correlation between cancer and diabetes mellitus. Method: Using internet search, a comprehensive literature review was don... Show More
  • Thyroid Dysfunction and Morphological Abnormalities in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

    Heba-Allah Moustafa Kamal Al-Din, Rokaya Abd-Al Aziz Mohamed, Shereen Sadik El-Sawy, Noha Adly Sadik, Rasha Mohamed Abd El Samie, Mahmoud Ahmed Khatab, Laila Ahmed Rashed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 185-193
    Received: Jun. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 07, 2015
    Published: Jul. 17, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease. Several studies have documented great variations in the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in type 1 diabetic patients. Undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction has negative impact on the metabolic control and will aggravate the cardiovascular disorders. Obje... Show More
  • Prinzmetal Angina in Major Hemophilia a Patient: A Case Report

    Romaric Mahutondji Massi, Bienvenu Houssou, Marième Camara, Nisrine Khoubila, Asma Quessar, Bouchra Oukkache

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 194-196
    Received: Jul. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 14, 2015
    Published: Jul. 31, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Prinzmetal angina is a special type of acute coronary syndrome ST+ wich correspond to a transient occlusion of a coronary vessel secondary to spasm. This type of acute coronary syndrome is very rare and is characterized by the presence of signs of myocardial ischemia on electrocardiogram but coronary angiography and coroscaner are fre... Show More