Gidion Edwin

Prevalence, Clinical Associations, and Outcomes of Cardiorenal Anemia Syndrome Among Patients With Heart Failure Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Alfred Meremo, John Robson Meda

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cardiorenal anemia syndrome (CRAS) is a common complication in heart failure (HF), often leading to unfavorable outcomes. Despite clinical significance, the published data are scarce. This study assessed prevalence, clinical associations and outcomes of CRAS among patients with …

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Iron deficiency in cardiorenal anaemia syndrome in Dodoma, Tanzania

Gidion Edwin

Introduction: Iron deficiency (ID) is common in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). The convergence of CHF, ID, anaemia, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), termed Cardiorenal Anaemia Iron Deficiency Syndrome (CRAIDS), is associated with high morbidity and mortality according to published data …

Lupus nephritis overlap syndrome in a male with albinism: A case report

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Sabina Matulo Mmbali, Alfred Meremo

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) are distinct autoimmune disorders that rarely coexist. Their co-occurrence, known as SLE/AAV overlap syndrome, represents a clinically significant entity characterized by combined serological and histopathological features of both conditions. It is …

Clinical Profile and Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Patients With Cardiorenal Anaemia Syndrome in Tanzania: A Descriptive Post Hoc Prospective Observational Study

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Alfred Meremo, John Robson Meda

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression remains notably high among patients with CKD, resulting to adverse clinical outcomes. However, there is scarcity of data on CKD progression in patients with cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS). This study …

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A Vanishing Lung Tumor in Congestive Heart Failure

Ruben David, Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Happiness L. Kusima

Phantom lung tumor is uncommon and reversible with diuretics, recognizing this phenomenon is crucial as it can avoid unwanted diagnostic procedures and costs.

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Multiple Biventricular Intracardiac Thrombi—An Unusual Finding in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

Gidion Edwin, Yohana Mbishi, Baraka Alphonce, John Robson Meda

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of heart failure occurring during late pregnancy or within 5 months postpartum, its etiology remaining elusive. While typically characterized by left ventricular dysfunction, it may present with intracardiac thrombi, raising the risk of systemic embolization. …

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Monomorphic sustained right ventricular outflow tract tachycardia in pregnancy with favorable outcomes: a case report

Gidion Edwin, Joshua Ezekiel, Baraka Alphonce, Kelvin Masava et autres

BACKGROUND: Monomorphic sustained right ventricular outflow tract tachycardia is a rare and serious condition in pregnancy affecting previously structurally normal heart; however, the exact pathogenic domains remain unclear. This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention, which led to favorable …

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A vanishing Lung Tumor in Congestive Heart Failure: case image

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Happiness L. Kusima

Key clinical messagePhantom lung tumor is uncommon and reversible with diuretics, recognizing this phenomena is crucial as it can avoid unwanted diagnostic procedures and costs.

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An angiographically long left main coronary artery: case image

Baraka Alphonce, John Robson Meda, Gidion Edwin, Kelvin Masava et autres

Key clinical messageAn angiographically long left main coronary artery (LMCA), typically defined as longer than 15 mm the accepted upper limit has been documented.However, it is not associated with an increased risk of coronary atherosclerosis compared to a short LMCA.\fancyhead

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Non-traumatic Subdural Hematoma in a patient on maintenance Hemodialysis: a clinical case image

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce

Multiple biventricular intracardiac thrombi an unusual finding in peripartum cardiomyopathy

Gidion Edwin, Yohana Mbishi, Baraka Alphonce, John Robson Meda

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Prevalence clinical correlates and outcomes of cardiorenal anemia syndrome among patients with heart failure attended a tertiary hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania: A prospective observational cohort study

Gidion Edwin, Baraka Alphonce, Alfred Meremo, John Robson Meda

Abstract Introduction Cardiorenal anemia syndrome (CRAS) poses significant complications in heart failure (HF) patients, often leading to unfavourable outcomes but, published data are limited. This study assessed the prevalence, clinical correlates, and outcomes of CRAS among patients with HF who attended the …

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