American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

  • Research Article

    Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in Diagnosic of Coronary Heart Disease

    Anton Lacko*, Jan Straka, Anton Hrubon, Jozef Babecka, Lukas Lacko

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 63-73
    Received: 20 August 2024
    Accepted: 20 September 2024
    Published: 30 September 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Atherosclerosis plays a key role in the etiopathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is a generalized chronic inflammatory disease of the vascular wall, which results in anatomical and histological changes that, together with functional changes, lead to endothelial dysfunction, narrowing of the arterial lumen, and insu... Show More
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    Peripheral Ischemia and Necrosis Revealing Buerger's Disease in an Internal Medicine Department

    Diallo Bachir Mansour*, Jean Noel Ndour, Ndiaye Yanidou, Faye Fulgence Abdou Faye, Moustapha Mbacke Diop, Aboubakry Sow, Nana Mamoudou Baba, Wade Adama, Mbaye Serigne Abdou Khadr, Diack Mamadou, Berthé Adama, Touré Papa Souleymane, Diop Madoky Magatte, Ka Mamadou Mourtalla

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 74-77
    Received: 11 September 2024
    Accepted: 29 September 2024
    Published: 18 October 2024
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    Abstract: Buerger's disease is a systemic vasculitis strongly correlated with tobacco use. It entails a heavy socio-occupational impact. We report the case of a 26-year-old patient with ischemia of the lower limbs revealing Buerger’s disease. He is known smoker with passive exposure to Indian hemp. He was seen for ischemic foot pain that had been progressing... Show More
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    Exploring the Diagnostic Challenges of Pseudotumoral Peritoneal Tuberculosis That Mimics Advanced Ovarian Cancer in Women: The Role of Laparoscopy in a Case Study

    Jean Noel Diokel Ndour*, Bachir Mansour Diallo, Yanidou Ndiaye, Fulgence Abdou Faye, Mamoudou Baba Nana, Atoumane Faye, Adama Berthé, Papa Souleymane Touré, Madoky Magatte Diop, Mamadou Mourtalla Ka

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 78-81
    Received: 11 September 2024
    Accepted: 29 September 2024
    Published: 18 October 2024
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    Abstract: This case involves a 63-year-old multiparous woman with no significant medical history and no known exposure to tuberculosis. She presented with chronic abdominal pain and weight loss, anorexia, and subjective fevers. During the clinical examination, the patient was found to have ascites, bilateral pleural effusion, fever, and a general deteriorati... Show More
  • Research Article

    Determinants of Complications of Diabetic Among Adult with Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Hubaal Specialist Hospital and Libaan Hospital in Mogadishu: Case Control Study

    Ahmed Hassan Mohamed*, Ali Sheikh Mohamed, Ahmed Yusuf Guled, Mohamed Mohamud Ali Fuji, Abdullahi Ali Mohamud Qoryoley, Abdirahman Awale Hassan

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 82-99
    Received: 13 September 2024
    Accepted: 8 October 2024
    Published: 29 October 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major global health issue characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or decreased insulin efficacy. Over 422 million adults have diabetes worldwide, with an expected rise to 642 million by 2040. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% of these cases. Sub-Saharan Afr... Show More
  • Research Article

    Practical Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women About Viral Hepatitis B in N'djamena

    Mayanna Habkreo*, Maïré Dahainssala, Badawi Mahamat, Adama Ahmed Ngaré, Mahamat Ali Hachim, Goumbo Nedjim, Moussa Elefi, Abdramane Kossou, Ali Mahamat Moussa

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 100-103
    Received: 8 September 2024
    Accepted: 4 October 2024
    Published: 31 October 2024
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    Abstract: Viral hepatitis B, defined as inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus, is a major public health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practical attitudes of pregnant women concerning viral hepatitis B. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over six months in two hospitals in the ... Show More