Publications by authors named "I D Moussa"
Background: Due to evolving risk factor profiles and an aging population, atrial fibrillation poses a significant public health challenge in the United States. Therefore, a contemporary and nationally representative epidemiological study is necessary to reassess atrial fibrillation's impact on the health care system.
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to provide the most current and detailed assessment of atrial fibrillation's prevalence and management in the United States.
What Is Atrial Secondary Tricuspid Regurgitation?: Virtues and Flaws of Definitions.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv
December 2024
This study presents the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of an FeO-Gr/carbon/polypyrrole nanofiber composite, highlighting its morphology as determined through Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis, which reveals the small rod-like shape of the nano-fibers with an average diameter of 68 nm calculated from Image J software, contributing to a high surface area. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the effective formation of FeO-Gr nanofibers, graphene, carbon, and polypyrrole (PPy), showcasing distinct crystallographic phases that strengthen the material's magnetic and conductive properties. The impedance plane plot indicates two relaxation processes at low and high-frequency regions from low to high-temperature ranges of 273 K to 363 K, reflecting complex electroactive charge transport dynamics within the nanofiber composite.
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- - A novel pH monitoring electrode was created using a glass substrate coated with cerium-doped tin oxide (Ce-doped SnO), applied via spray-pyrolysis, ensuring a compact design suitable for portable devices.
- - Characterization techniques like FESEM and XRD demonstrated the electrode's excellent response characteristics, such as a near-Nernstian slope, high stability, and selectivity against common interferents, making it effective in measuring pH levels from 2 to 12 in various solutions.
- - The performance of the Ce-doped SnO electrode was validated against traditional methods, showing comparable results when monitoring the pH of real samples like water and juices, thus highlighting its potential for quality control in analytical
Background: A new species of smut fungus, Urocystis heteropogonis, was discovered infecting Heteropogon contortus in Shawar Valley, Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study aimed to characterize this fungus based on its morpho-anatomical and molecular features and clarify its phylogenetic position within the genus Urocystis.
Results: Urocystis heteropogonis was identified as a novel species, distinct from other Urocystis species.