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Early detection of subclinical rheumatic heart disease through echocardiographic screening: a study in North Sumatra, Indonesia Ardini, Tengku Winda; Ilyas, Kamal Kharazzi; Nasution, Ali Nafiah; Ketaren, Andre Pasha; Napitupulu, Bertha Gabriella; Batubara, Gio Justisia; Sarastri, Yuke; Raynaldo, Abdul Halim; Siregar, Abdullah Afif; Siregar, Yasmine Fitrina; Dewita, Auliya; Andra, Cut Aryfa; Lubis, Anggia Chairuddin
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): The Science and Art of Revascularization in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Publisher : Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.03.10

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BACKGROUND: Given the urgent need to address the significant morbidity and mortality associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Indonesia, there is a growing interest in exploring cost-effective screening approaches, such as handheld echocardiography.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of RHD in North Sumatra, Indonesia.METHODS: This descriptive observational study was conducted within the population of North Sumatra from 2022 to 2023. Junior high school students aged 12 to 15 years were included from randomly selected schools in Langkat, Tebing Tinggi, and Labuhan Batu. Data collection encompassed various parameters, including social demographic information, parental characteristics, environmental factors, household details, anthropometric measurements, physical assessments, auscultation findings, and echocardiographic data. The data were analyzed descriptively.RESULTS: In our study, a total of 692 children were examined, with an average age of 12.9 years and a standard deviation of 1.1 years, among whom 42.5% were male. Utilizing echocardiographic evaluations, we identified RHD in four children, yielding a prevalence rate of 0.6%. Further examination of these cases revealed that the majority, accounting for three individuals (75%), exhibited borderline RHD, while one child (25%) presented with definite RHD.CONCLUSION: In our study population, the prevalence of RHD was 0.6%. A broader echocardiographic screening program is necessary to determine the overall prevalence of RHD, assess the disease burden, and identify individuals earlier to prevent adverse outcomes.
Association between atherogenic index of plasma and coronary lesion severity in NSTEMI patients Nasution, Umi Hazzar; Sitepu , Andika; Haykal, Teuku Bob; Siregar, Yasmine; Lubis, Hilfan Ade Putra; Ketaren, Andre Pasha; Hasan, Harris
Heart Science Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Accelerating Clinical Breakthroughs: The Journey from Molecular Discovery to Pa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.hsj.2026.007.01.13

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Background: Early identification of the severity of coronary lesions is very important to determine the appropriate management strategy, especially in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) and the severity of coronary lesions in NSTEMI patients. Methods: This study was an analytical observational cross-sectional design conducted at Haji Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, in 2023. Data were collected from medical records of NSTEMI patients and coronary angiography results. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationship between AIP and the severity of coronary lesions, including bivariate tests and multivariate logistic regression. Result: A total of 101 NSTEMI patients were included in this study. AIP values were significantly higher in patients with moderate to severe coronary lesions compared to those with mild lesions. An AIP ≥ 0.434 showed a sensitivity of 64.1% and specificity of 67.6% in predicting moderate to severe lesions. Multivariate analysis showed that AIP was the strongest independent predictor of coronary lesion severity, along with age, diabetes mellitus, and ejection fraction. Conclusion: AIP is significantly associated with the severity of coronary lesions in NSTEMI patients and can be used as a simple yet effective risk indicator.