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Heart Science Journal
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
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HEART SCIENCE is the official open access journal of Brawijaya Cardiovascular Research Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia. The journal publishes articles three times per year in January, May, and September. The journal is a peer reviewed publication and accepts articles for publication from across the world. HEART SCIENCE accepts and publishes articles in the English language only. The primary goal of this journal is to publish clinical and basic research relevant to cardiovascular medicine. The journal covers the following topics: clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, intensive and acute cardiovascular care, vascular diseases, non-invasive cardiology, pediatric cardiology, cardiac nuclear medicine imaging, arrhythmia, cardiac prevention and rehabilitation, and cardiac surgery. Animal studies are also considered for publication in HEART SCIENCE. To serve the interest of both practicing clinicians and researchers, the journal provides platform or forum for research scholars, intellectuals, and cardiologists to reveal their views and research work for dialogue, education, and interaction to the entire world. HEART SCIENCE publishes original research, reviews, brief reports, case reports, case series, editorial, and commentary. HEART SCIENCE also publishes the special issues and abstracts of papers presented at the annual meeting of the Cardiological Society of Malang.
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Management of Pregnant Women with Atrial Septal Defect and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report Wicaksono, Arif; Martini, Heny; Rizal, Ardian; Rahimah, Anna Fuji
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Challenges in the Management of Congenital Heart and Structural Heart Diseases
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.02.13

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Backgrounds:Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a condition where there is an increase in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) and an increase in the mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) to more than 20 mmHg. PH can occur in someone with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). PH conditions can aggravate pregnancy in women with CHD. So that women with PH are recommended not to undergo pregnancy. However, it is possible for women with CHD with PH conditions to undergo pregnancy. In these conditions, optimizing PH therapy is important so that pregnant women with PH do not experience a worsening of the condition and can carry out their pregnancy well until delivery. Case Presentations:A 38-year-old female patient with a history of Atrial Septal Defect-Pulmonary Hypertension came for routine control to the cardiac clinic with the condition of pregnancy of her 4th child who was just discovered when she was 6 months pregnant. Since giving birth to her third child, the patient began to complain of being easily tired when doing activities accompanied by swollen legs that disappeared with rest. At that time, the patient went to a cardiologist for an echocardiography examination and was diagnosed as Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)-Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). Since then, the patient has been routinely treated at a cardiologist with Pulmonary Hypertension drugs, including Phospodiesterase5 (PDE5) inhibitors (Sildenafil) and Prostacyclin Analogue (Dorner). The patient had done Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) with the results of ASD secundum suitable for closure by device. Patients with Right Heart Catheterization (RHC) results, ASD secundum with PH High Flow High Resistance reactive to Vasoreactivity Test. Since the patient was found to be pregnant, the patient continued to use Sildenafil and discontinued the use of Dorner. The patient then continued treatment in a multidisciplinary team. Conclusion :Management of pregnant women with CHD and PH is important because the condition of PH itself further aggravates the condition of pregnancy. Medical management for PH in pregnant women follows the guidelines for the safety of drugs in pregnancy. So that the choice of therapy is crucial related to the goal of treatment to control the PH condition in the patient but still pay attention to safety in pregnancy conditions.
The Consequences of a Heart Condition: Acute Stroke and Limb Ischemia Secondary to Massive Intracardiac Thrombus in a Young Female with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Lestari, Defyna Dwi; Tjahjono, Cholid Tri; Kurnianingsih, Novi
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): The Science and Art of Revascularization in Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.03.13

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Background :Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is associated with the increased occurrence of left ventricular (LV) thrombosis caused by cardiac dysfunction. This condition is associated with significant mortality and morbidity because of its significance as a potential source of systemic emboli. We are reporting a case of Acute Stroke and Limb Ischemia in a Young Female Patient with DCM.Case Illustration :A 20-year-old female was referred to our hospital due to pain in her right lower extremities and weakness in her right limb. She had been diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy five years earlier. A general physical examination found her right lower limbs to be cold and pulseless. A neurological examination revealed hemiparesis involving the right side of her body. The chest radiograph showed cardiomegaly. Electrocardiography indicated sinus rhythm with LVH. The transthoracic echocardiograms revealed significant LV systolic failure with a massive thrombus at LV. The Duplex ultrasound showed a thrombus at the right dorsal pedis artery, and a head CT scan revealed an acute infarct. The patient was started on heparin and bridged with warfarin 5mg orally daily, and she was uneventfully discharged after one week.Conclusion :DCM had been associated with thrombosis, stroke, and an increased risk of thromboembolism. Previous studies had documented decreased thromboembolic events due to administering anticoagulants.
The Complexity in Managing Acute Heart Failure Patients in Intensive Cardiac Care Unit Waranugraha, Yoga
Heart Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 4 (2023): The Science and Art of Caring for Critically III Patients in Intensive Cardiac
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.hsj.2023.004.04.1

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Acute heart failure (AHF) is characterized by sudden or gradual onset of heart failure. AHF patients face the possibility of mortality, not only due to cardiovascular causes but also due to the complications arising from organ dysfunction caused by inadequate perfusion or the presence of organ congestion. It is frequent for patients with AHF to require treatment in the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU). In this article, we are discussing and summarizing the current AHF treatment strategy in ICCU.
Impact of Strict and Lenient Heart Rate Control on Six-Minute Walk Test and Quality of Life in Atrial-Fibrillation Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis : Randomized Control Trial Dwigustiningrum, Nur Kaputrin; Rizal, Ardian; Putri, Valerinna Yogibuana Swastika; Rahimah, Anna Fuji; Rohman, Mohammad Saifur; Wikananda, Adhika Prastya; Waranugraha, Yoga; Astiawati, Tri; Laitupa, Fitranti Suciati
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Challenges in the Management of Congenital Heart and Structural Heart Diseases
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.02.8

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Background: Recent studies showed no outcome difference between strict and lenient rate control in the general Atrial Fibrillation (AF) population. However, for AF and Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis (RMS) patients, evidences were lacking.Objective: To assess the impact of strict and lenient heart rate control on the Six-Minute Walk Test (SMWT) and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients with AF and RMS.Material and Methods: A prospective multicenter trial across tertiary hospitals in East Java assessed strict and lenient heart rate control's impact on the SMWT and HRQoL in AF and RMS patients. Sixty-one participants were randomized into strict and lenient groups over six months from March to August 2023. Medications were adjusted to achieve target heart rates, and HRQoL was assessed using SF-36 and SMWT at baseline and three months post-target heart rate attainment.Result: In our study, 29 patients were under strict heart rate control, and 32 were under lenient control. We found a decrease in HRQoL across all subscales, with significant differences observed in general health perception and physical function among those under strict control (p=0.002 and 0.03, respectively). However, no significant disparity was found in the SMWT distance difference between lenient and strict groups (p=0.529), nor in METs (p=0.326).Conclusion: In the study, lenient heart rate control demonstrates significant effects on the general health perception and physical function subscales compared to strict heart rate control. 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Chronic Vein Insufficiency Underwent Endovenous Laser Ablation With Puncture Above The Knee And Below The Knee Techniques Based on Venous Clinical Severity Score And Venous Disability Score Assessment Suprayoga, Imam Mi'raj; Kurnianingsih, Novi; Sargowo, Djanggan
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): The Science and Art of Revascularization in Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.03.9

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Background: In chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a puncture below the knee is done to access the great saphenous vein for endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). Getting a puncture below the knee is difficult in some conditions. Puncture above the knee to access the incompetent saphenous vein is another option. Objective: This study compared CVI patients' clinical results after EVLA with above- and below-the-knee punctures.Methods/Design: This retrospective, single-centre cohort study compared clinical outcomes after two EVLA technical punctures. Puncturing the GSV below the knee was one way. An above-knee GSV puncture was chosen as an alternative. At all follow-up visits, clinical outcomes, closure rate, and complications such as thrombosis, bruising, burn damage, and paresthesia were assessed.  Results: This study has recruited 248 patients, with 132 patients in the below-knee group and 116 patients in the above-knee group. Similar clinical outcomes after the procedure with the Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) were seen in both groups (p = 0.875) and with the Venous Disability Score (VDS) were seen in both groups (p = 0.777) without significant difference. The closure rate in both groups was 100%. Complications, including thrombosis, did not show statistical significance between groups (p = 1.000). Bruising, burn injuries, and paresthesia were absent in both groups.Conclusion: The EVLA for incompetence GSV using an above-knee puncture was safe and effective and should be considered as an alternative method if the below-knee puncture fails.
The Association between CHA2DS2-VASc Score with Increased Serum Creatinine Level in ACS Patients Undergoing PCI at RSUD dr. Saiful Anwar Malang Fathoni, Emil; Widito, Sasmojo; Anjarwani, Setyasih; Satrijo, Budi; Putri, Valerinna Yogibuana Swastika
Heart Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 4 (2023): The Science and Art of Caring for Critically III Patients in Intensive Cardiac
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.hsj.2023.004.04.4

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Background: The current literature on the relationship between the congestive heart failure, hypertension, age, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or TIA or thromboembolism, vascular disease, age, sex category (CHA2DS2-VASc) score and increased Serum Creatinine (SCr) among Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients is noticeably limited in scope. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to assess the correlation between CHA2DS2-VASc score with increased of Serum Creatinine in patients with ACS undergoing Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.Material and Methods: In this study, a total of 527 participants were recruited, comprising two groups: Increased SCr level (n=159) and normal SCr level (n=368). Data pertaining to clinical information and demographic characteristics, such as gender, age, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HT), congestive heart failure (CHF), history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), and vascular disease, were gathered from various sources, including registry data and medical records, diagnostic physical examination, electrocardiography and laboratory records. Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the association between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and the incidence of increased SCr level.Result: In our study, we observed that the CHA2DS2-VASc scores were significantly higher in the group of patients who increase SCr level compared to those who did not increase SCr level. Furthermore, our Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed that a CHA2DS2-VASc score cutoff of 3 was determined to be the optimal threshold for estimating the increased SCr level (AUC= 0.805, 95% CI 0.762-0.848; p<0.01).Conclusion: The CHA2DS2-VASc score serves as a valuable tool for estimating the likelihood of SCr in patients undergoing PCI, offering a foundational assessment. Additionally, in PCI patients, an increase in the CHA2DS2-VASc score exceeding 3 is indicative of a heightened incidence of increased SCr level.
Recognizing Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage (TAPVD) from Natural History to the Supportive Imaging Modalities Caesario, Fahreza; Swastika Putri, Valerinna Yogibuana
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Challenges in the Management of Congenital Heart and Structural Heart Diseases
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.02.3

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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) prevalence was 8 until 9 for each thousand live births, and among all of the CHD, there is only one condition that involved the malformation of the venous system that called Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage (TAPVD). TAPVD can be found and yet to be diagnosed in all ages, not only in the childhood era. Adult individuals with TAPVD are susceptible to being misdiagnosed as having a significant secundum atrial septal defect if the condition is not known or suspected. A systematic history taking, physical examination, and another supportive imaging modalities is needed to ensure this structural anomaly.
Non-Atherosclerosis Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review Article Afifah, Yuri; Rosandy, Kharima Ogit; Satrijo, Budi
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): The Science and Art of Revascularization in Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Non-atherosclerotic acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a group of conditions that cause myocardial damage and clinical symptoms like traditional ACS but are not primarily caused by coronary artery plaque rupture or obstruction. This abstract provides an overview of the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of non-atherosclerotic ACS. Several etiologies can lead to non-atherosclerotic ACS, including coronary artery vasospasm, connective tissue disorders, stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo syndrome), and vasculitis. The clinical presentation can mimic traditional ACS, with chest pain being the most common symptom. Diagnostic tools such as electrocardiography (ECG), laboratory biomarkers, echocardiography, coronary angiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear imaging play a crucial role in distinguishing non-atherosclerotic ACS from traditional ACS. Treatment strategies for non-atherosclerotic ACS are often based on expert consensus and clinical experience due to the lack of specific guidelines. Management approaches depend on the underlying etiology and may include pharmacological therapy, invasive interventions such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or surgery, and risk factor modification. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Further research and prospective studies are needed to enhance our understanding of non-atherosclerotic ACS and optimize its management.
Correlation Study of Cotinine and Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1) with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (cIMT) in Male Active Tobacco Smoke Satwikajati, Sawitri; Kurnianingsih, Novi; Tjahjono, Cholid Tri; Wihastuti, Titin Andri; Sargowo, Djanggan; Rizal, Ardian
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease
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Background : Tobacco smoke exposure induces intima-media thickness by reducing nitric oxide and increasing adhesive molecule activity, with circulating cotinine serving as a marker; we hypothesize a correlation between monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in active male smokers. Method : We conducted an observational cross-sectional analytic study involving 125 male participants, with 62 being active tobacco smokers and 63 non-smokers. Data were presented as mean ± SD, and the correlation between variables was analyzed using Pearson correlation. Result : Cotinine and MCP-1 levels were significantly higher in the smoker population (p 0.000) compared to non-smokers. The incidence of positive cIMT findings was higher in the smoker group (5%) than in the non-smoker group (2%). In the active smoker population, cotinine (r 0.21; p 0.11) showed a positive but non-significant correlation with positive cIMT findings, while MCP-1 showed a negative correlation (r -0.19, p 0.14) with positive cIMT findings. Smoking duration (r 0.162; p 0.223) and the amount of tobacco smoke (r 0.003; p 0.982) demonstrated a positive correlation with cotinine. MCP-1 exhibited a non-significant positive correlation with smoking duration (r 0.122; p 0.345) and a non-significant negative correlation with the amount of tobacco smoke (r -0.002; p 0.989). Conclusion : Among active tobacco smokers, cotinine showed a positive but non-significant correlation with positive cIMT findings, while MCP-1 exhibited a non-significant negative correlation with positive cIMT findings. 
Navigating Complex Cardiovascular Pathologies: A Case Report on Aortic Arch Replacement in a Middle-Aged Male with Stanford A DeBakey I Aortic Dissection Handari, Saskia Dyah; Firdaus, Muhammad; Sembiring, Yan Efrata
Heart Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Challenges in the Management of Congenital Heart and Structural Heart Diseases
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub/hsj.2024.005.02.14

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Background: Aorta dissection is characterized by the presence of an intimal tear, which permits the passage of blood through the tear and into the aorta media. This process leads to the separation of the intimal and the formation of a dissection flap, representing the true lumen and a newly formed false lumens. The incidence of aortic dissection varies between 0.2% and 0.8%. Management of acute aortic standford A aortic dissection primarily involves invasive surgical procedures.Case presentation: A middle-aged male patient, aged 40, who possesses risk factors including uncontrolled hypertension and obesity, arrived to the emergency room with symptoms of chest pain. He described the pain as tearing in nature and said that it radiated towards the abdominal. The examination findings included a blood pressure reading of 255/143, a widened mediastinum and cardiomegaly observed on the chest X-ray, a slight elevation in Hs-Troponin levels, and the presence of sinus rhythm with left ventricular hypertrophy. He underwent CT scan, which demonstrated the presence of an aortic dissection extending from the ascending to descending aorta, with no associated damage to the aortic valve from echocardiography. He was diagnosed with Standford A DeBakey I Aortic dissection and underwent preference replacement of the aortic arch and elephant trunk implantation instead of Bentall procedure.Conclusion: The surgical and perioperative methods employed may differ based on the specific clinical presentation and the nature of the aortic disease. Because there was no involvement of the aortic valve, we performed total aortic arch replacement and elephant trunk procedure over the Bentall procedure.

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