Efficacy and safety of a generic remifentanil formulation versus fentanyl and Ultiva during general anaesthesia: A phase III, prospective, multi-centric, observer-blind, randomised... by Indrani Hemantkumar, Ashok Kumar Swain, Manjaree Mishra, Swati Singh, Challakere Lakshminarain Gurudatt, Janampet Bekkam Giridhar

“…Heart rate was significantly higher in the fentanyl group in comparison to the remifentanil group during laryngeal intubation (P = 0.035), skin incision (P = 0.017), skin closure (P = 0.001), and extubation (P = 0.026). …”
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Ultrastructural changes in the common carotid artery in terms of age and gender-related in Rat model by Nejat Ünlükal

“…All animals in the study were anaesthetised and then sacrificed by removal of the heart. The right and left common carotid arteries were removed from the sacrificed animals. …”
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Transcriptome and DNA Methylome Dynamics during Triclosan-Induced Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Toxicity by Guizhen Du, Mingming Yu, Lingling Wang, Weiyue Hu, Ling Song, Chuncheng Lu, Xinru Wang

“…These alterations of transcriptome and DNA methylation were all associated with signaling pathways integral to heart development. Our findings indicate that TCS exposure might cause cardiomyocyte differentiation toxicity and provide the new insights into how environmental factors regulate DNA methylation and gene expressions during heart development.…”
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Vagal Withdrawal and Sympathetic Overactivity Contribute to the Genesis of Early-Onset Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension by G. K. Pal, P. Shyma, S. Habeebullah, Pravati Pal, Nivedita Nanda, P. Shyjus

“…In this study, we have assessed sympathovagal imbalance (SVI) by spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) that contributes to the genesis of early-onset PIH. …”
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Role of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Pathways in Multifactorial Adverse Cardiac Remodeling Associated with Metabolic Syndrome by Mohamed Asrih, François Mach, Alessio Nencioni, Franco Dallegri, Alessandra Quercioli, Fabrizio Montecucco

“…Amongst the different intracellular kinases, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) were shown to be involved in heart damage in metabolic syndrome. However, their role remains controversial. …”
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Characteristics of the level of athletes' sports preparedness in freestyle wrestling by Bakytbek Konakbayev, Raisa Bekembetova, Omirzhan Bekturganov, Mukhtar Yeskaliyev, Dinara Zhunisbek

“…When conducting training of low aerobic power to perform the necessary volume while observing the individual mode as for the level of lactate and heart rate. …”
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Design, implementation and evaluation of value-based payment models: a Delphi study by Diogo L. L. Leao, Lise A. M. Moers, Henricus-Paul Cremers, Dennis van Veghel, Wim Groot, Milena Pavlova

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Clinical and epidemiological characterization of infection associated with ischemic stroke in patients over 60 years of age by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés José Quesada Vázquez, Ezequiel Ernesto López Espinosa, Liannys Lidia Naranjo Flores

“…When comparing both groups of patients, a significant difference was found regarding the history of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and presence of neurogenic dysphagia. …”
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Remote Minimally Invasive Surgery – Haptic Feedback and Selective Automation in Medical Robotics by Christoph Staub, Keita Ono, Hermann Mayer, Alois Knoll, Heinz Ulbrich, Robert Bauernschmitt

“…A realistic 4-arm system for minimally invasive robotic heart surgery is used as a platform for the research.…”
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The Impact of Modifiable Risk Factors on the Endothelial Cell Methylome and Cardiovascular Disease Development by Hashum Sum, Alison C. Brewer

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Adrenal Insufficiency in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Infected Patients without Preexisting Adrenal Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review by Mehrbod Vakhshoori, Maryam Heidarpour, Niloofar Bondariyan, Niyousha Sadeghpour, Zohreh Mousavi

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Kembar Siam (Dicephalus Parapagus Dibrachius) by Rizka Arsil, Roza Sri Yanti

“…Pada USG tampak 2 kepala tanpa kelainan, dada menyatu dengan single heart ,tidak tampak sekat atrium, dengan perut menyatu, satu lambung, satu hepar tanpa tampak kelainan,dan sepasang ginjal. …”
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Detection of a Left Superior Vena Cava during a Pacemaker Implantation in Cotonou by A. Sonou, M. Hounkponou, L. Codjo, P. M. Adjagba, C. Houehanou, H. Dohou, S. Assani, Y. Tchabi, M. Houenassi

“…Clinically, this patient presented a regular bradycardia at 40 per minute associated with a heart failure syndrome. The electrocardiogram diagnosed a complete atrioventricular block and transthoracic echocardiography showed dilated left heart cavities and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 50%. …”
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Metabolomic Evaluation of Chronic Periodontal Disease in Older Adults by Wellington F. Rodrigues, Camila B. Miguel, Ferdinando Agostinho, Gabriela V. da Silva, Javier E. Lazo-Chica, Sandra M. Naressi Scapin, Marcelo H. Napimoga, Carlos A. Trindade-da-Silva, José E. Krieger, Alexandre da Costa Pereira, Carlo J. Freire Oliveira, Siomar de Castro Soares, Carlos Ueira-Vieira

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Impact of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Combined with Catheter Ablation on Endocrine and Mechanical Cardiac Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by Jing Yang, Ling You, Mingqing Liu, Guangming Zhang, Liang Feng, Yue Liu, Xue Geng, Jinglan Wu, Ruiqin Xie

“…This study aimed to investigate the changes in endocrine and mechanical function of the heart following the combined procedure. Methods. …”
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Regenerative therapies for myocardial infarction: exploring the critical role of energy metabolism in achieving cardiac repair by Jiahao Ren, Xinzhe Chen, Tao Wang, Cuiyun Liu, Kun Wang

“…After myocardial infarction, in order to ensure normal blood supply to the heart, the remaining cardiomyocytes compensate for the loss of cardiomyocytes mainly by working at high capacity rather than by proliferating to produce new cardiomyocytes. …”
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Prediction Models for Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Patients with Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal by Pengfei Cheng, Pengyu Yang, Hua Zhang, Haizhen Wang

“…Age, gender, etiology, initial heart rhythm, EMS arrival time/BLS intervention time, location, bystander CPR, witnessed during sudden arrest, and ACLS duration/compression duration were the most commonly included predictors. …”
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FNDC5/irisin mitigates the cardiotoxic impacts of cancer chemotherapeutics by modulating ROS-dependent and -independent mechanisms by Manish Kumar, Abhishek Singh Sengar, Anushree Lye, Pranesh Kumar, Sukhes Mukherjee, Dinesh Kumar, Priyadip Das, Suvro Chatterjee, Adele Stewart, Biswanath Maity

“…Though the etiology of doxorubicin-dependent heart damage has yet to be fully elucidated, the ability of doxorubicin to damage DNA and trigger oxidative stress have been heavily implicated in the pathogenesis of chemotherapy-associated cardiomyopathy. …”
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Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and long-term prognostic outcomes in cardiovascular disease patients: results from the NHANES 1999–2018 study by Hanbin Li, Wen Zhong, Hongxin Cheng, Shiqi Wang, Ran Li, Lu Wang, Chengqi He, Quan Wei

“…The risk of all-cause mortality increased with WWI and showed a linear association in patients with congestive heart failure, heart attack (P-overall < 0.05, P − nonlinear > 0.05); WWI was nonlinearly associated with the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with coronary heart disease and angina (P-overall < 0.05, P − nonlinear < 0.05). …”
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stenting via Percutaneous Common Carotid Artery Access for Ductus Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow in Newborns and Infants: Experience in Latvia by Zanda Grīnberga, Elizabete Zaharāne, Pauls Sīlis, Valts Ozoliņš, Normunds Sikora, Elīna Ligere

“… Background: Newborn patients with cyanotic congenital heart diseases with ductus-dependent pulmonary blood flow require neonatal repair, or palliation with a secure source of pulmonary blood flow, up to definitive surgical correction or palliation of the malformation. …”
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