Three Vessel Coronary Cameral Fistulae Associated with New Onset Atrial Fibrillation and Angina Pectoris by Murat Yuksel, Abdulkadir Yildiz, Mustafa Oylumlu, Nihat Polat, Halit Acet, Necdet Ozaydogdu

“…Coronary cameral fistulas are abnormal communications between a coronary artery and a heart chamber or a great vessel which are reported in less than 0.1% of patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography. …”
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La maison aux esprits : configurations spatiales, pluralité religieuse et syncrétismes dans l’espace domestique afro-cubain by Katerina Kerestetzi

“…This article proposes an examination of the role of spatiality in the construction of Afro-Cuban religious plurality. The question at the heart of its problematic is the following: how can different religions coexist within the same space, and, especially, how can space enable the expression of religious plurality? …”
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Identification of novel genetic variants associated with feline cardiomyopathy using targeted next-generation sequencing by Jade Raffle, Jose Novo Matos, Marsha Wallace, Lois Wilkie, Richard J. Piercy, Perry Elliott, David J. Connolly, Virginia Luis Fuentes, Androniki Psifidi

“…Abstract Cardiomyopathies are the most common heritable heart diseases in cats and humans. This study aimed to identify novel genetic variants in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) using a targeted panel of genes associated with human cardiomyopathy. …”
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Red honeybush (Cyclopia genistoides) tea mitigates oxidative imbalance and hyperlipidemia, while improving glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetic rats by Xin Xiao, Ochuko L. Erukainure, Md. Shahidul Islam

“…RHT also significantly (P < 0.05) decreased MDA levels and enhanced level of GSH, activity of SOD, catalase, GR in most of organs (pancreas, liver, kidneys, and heart). Significantly (P < 0.05) improved morphological changes in the islets and β-cells were observed in rats treated with RHT. …”
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The Relationship between a New Biomarker of Vagal Neuroimmunomodulation and Survival in Two Fatal Cancers by Y. Gidron, M. De Couck, D. Schallier, J. De Greve, J. L. Van Laethem, R. Maréchal

“…We retroactively derived markers of vagal nerve activity indexed by heart rate variability (HRV), specifically the root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD), from patients’ electrocardiograms near diagnosis. …”
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Aortic allografts in treatment of aortic valve and ascending aorta prosthetic endocarditis by S.V. Spiridonov

“…In 84.6 % of cases it was associated with destruction of paravalvular structures and abscesses formation. Heart failure was a causative factor of different complications in these patients, which required ECMO in 19.2 % of patients. …”
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Exploring the implications of ternary Jeffrey nanofluid on pulsating flow and heat transfer through unsymmetrical corrugated micro conduit by Mohamed S. Abdel-wahed, Khaled S. Mekheimer, Ahmed Y. Sayed, Shaaban I. Ahmed

“…This study underscores the application of pulsatile flow in heart pumps, where optimizing thermal characteristics can enhance device efficiency and patient outcomes.…”
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Haematological and haemodynamic changes in hypovolemic dogs by Ercan Keskin, Mursayettin Eksen

“…On the other hand, before the experiment while the mean heart rate and the mean respiration rate were found to be 64.3 and 15. 6, the same values were determined to be 102.2 and 33 at the and of the hypotensive period, respective!…”
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Exploring Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Biomarkers through Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis: Uncovering Novel Diagnostic Candidates by Guanmou Li, Dongqun Lin, Xiaoping Fan, Bo Peng

“…HCM is a heterogeneous monogenic cardiac disease that can lead to arrhythmia, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. This study aims to identify biomarkers that have a positive impact on the treatment, diagnosis, and prediction of HCM through bioinformatics analysis. …”
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Identification of a Gene Sharing a Promoter and Peroxisome Proliferator-Response Elements With Acyl-CoA Oxidase Gene by Mst. Hasina Akter, Md. Abdur Razzaque, Liu Yang, Toshio Fumoto, Kiyoto Motojima, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Fumiko Hirose, Takashi Osumi

“…GSPA mRNA was also found in the heart and skeletal muscle, as well as 3T3-L1 cells. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells from Discarded Neonatal Sternal Tissue: In Vitro Characterization and Angiogenic Properties by Shuyun Wang, Lakshmi Mundada, Eric Colomb, Richard G. Ohye, Ming-Sing Si

“…A significant number of newborns and infants with critical congenital heart disease who undergo cardiac surgery already have or are at risk of developing conditions related to inadequate tissue perfusion. …”
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Retention of locally injected human iPS cell-derived cardiomyocytes into the myocardium using hydrolyzed gelatin by Jun Iida, Kazuki Kotani, Kozue Murata, Keisuke Hakamada, Wusiman Maihemuti, Yoshinobu Mandai, Yosuke Hiraoka, Kenji Minatoya, Hidetoshi Masumoto

“…In ex vivo static rat hearts, 10% HG minimized leakage but allowed significant diffusion. …”
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Generalized tuberculosis with long-term course in the guise of liver cirrhosis by Z. A. Lemeshko, M. V. Mayevskaya, I. N. Tikhonov, N. P. Musina, M. S. Zharkova, Ye. V. Fominykh, V. T. Ivashkin

“…It was possible to suspect and subsequently to confirm disseminated tuberculosis with involvement of the lungs, the heart, pericardium, pleura, mesenteric lymph nodes, the liver; chronic right-sided tubercular pleurisy with pleurocirrhosis; constrictive pericarditis with signs of right ventricular failure; cardiac liver fibrosis (Pick's pseudocirrhosis); mixed portal hypertension.Conclusion. …”
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Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome in the Philippines: A Systematic Review by Anna Lena Lopez, Peter Francis N. Raguindin, Maria Asuncion Silvestre, Xenia Cathrine J. Fabay, Ariel B. Vinarao, Ricardo Manalastas

“…Retrospective reviews revealed congenital heart diseases, cataracts, and hearing impairments to be most common presentations in children of CRS. …”
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Neurosarcoidosis Presentation as Adipsic Diabetes Insipidus Secondary to a Pituitary Stalk Lesion and Association with Anti-NMDA Receptor Antibodies by Jose Gabriel Solis, Arturo Olascoaga Lugo, Marco Antonio Rodríguez Florido, Bayron Alexander Sandoval Bonilla, Jose Malagón Rangel

“…Clinical presentation varies across case report series with myriad of symptoms ranging from fever, respiratory symptoms, and skin lesions, or atypical symptoms like heart block or neurological symptoms. Hence, we report the case of a 22-year-old woman with encephalitis, a pituitary mass, and adipsic diabetes insipidus. …”
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Investigation of the Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Using an Ad Hoc OpenFOAM CFD Solver by Francesco Duronio, Paola Marchetti

“…Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels, representing a leading cause of death worldwide. …”
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Chromosome 3p Inverted Duplication with Terminal Deletion: Second Postnatal Case Report with Additional Clinical Features by Jacquelyn D. Riley, Catherine M. Stefaniuk, Francine Erenberg, Angelika L. Erwin, Lauren Palange, Caroline Astbury

“…Many of our patient’s features are present in both 3p deletion and 3p duplication syndromes, including congenital heart disease, growth restriction, microcephaly, hypotonia, and developmental delay. …”
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The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure in Students by Muhammad Irwan, Irfan Irfan, Evawaty Evawaty, Rahmin Rahmin, Risnah Risnah, Salmah Arafah

“…If this poor quality and quantity of sleep is left unattended for several years, more dangerous complications are likely to occur, such as heart attacks, strokes and psychological problems (such as depression or other mood disorders). …”
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Potential Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Sharifah Intan Qhadijah Syed Ikmal, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Shireene Ratna Vethakkan, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad

“…The combination of insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction leads to coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease complications. A recognized biological marker, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, has been used widely to assess the progression of atherosclerosis and inflammation. …”
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Evaluation of Irisin Level in Iraqi Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Status as a Predictive Factor by Hiba Mohammed Hatem, Kadhim Khudhair Ghudhaib

“…This can lead to the failure of organs and tissues such as the kidneys, heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and kidneys. …”
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