Effect of Gastrointestinal Surgical Manipulation on Metabolic Syndrome: A Focus on Metabolic Surgery by Mario Rizzello, Francesco De Angelis, Fabio Cesare Campanile, Gianfranco Silecchia

“…Metabolic syndrome is strictly associated with morbid obesity and leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and related mortality. Bariatric surgery is considered an effective option for the management of these patients. …”
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Segmentation of Myocardial Boundaries in Tagged Cardiac MRI Using Active Contours: A Gradient-Based Approach Integrating Texture Analysis by Aymeric Histace, Bogdan Matuszewski, Yan Zhang

“…The noninvasive assessment of cardiac function is of first importance for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Among all medical scanners only a few enables radiologists to evaluate the local cardiac motion. …”
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Blood Flukes and Arterial Damage: A Review of Aneurysm Cases in Patients with Schistosomiasis by Valeria Silvestri, Vivian Mushi, Mwanahawa Idavas Mshana, Witness M. Bonaventura, Nyanda C. Justine, Deodatus Sabas, Billy Ngasala

“…Schistosomiasis, caused by trematode worms of the genus Schistosoma, has organ-specific morbidity due to host’s inflammatory response to the oviposition of parasite eggs in vessels and organs. Damage to the cardiovascular system, including aneurysms, has been described in patients. …”
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Health behavioural change – the influence of social-ecological factors and health identity by Malin Eriksson, Linda R Sundberg, Ailiana Santosa, Helena Lindgren, Nawi Ng, Kristina Lindvall

“…Participants were recruited from a community-based cardiovascular disease-prevention program in Northern Sweden. …”
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His-Bundle Pacing in a Patient with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation-Induced Left Bundle Branch Block by Jonathan Sen, Michael Mok, Mark Perrin

“…New onset LBBB is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. His-bundle pacing (HBP) may be useful to treat TAVI-induced LBBB but has yet to be reported. …”
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The Health Impact of Cocoa from Cultivation to the Formation of Biogenic Amines: An Updated Review by Antonello Paparella, Maria Schirone, Clemencia Chaves López

“…These processing methods can influence the concentration and bioavailability of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols that are linked to cardiovascular health and antioxidant effects. Recent scientific research has led to the development of cocoa-based products marketed as functional foods. …”
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An Unusual Cause of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Acute Esophageal Necrosis by Nikhil R. Kalva, Madhusudhan R. Tokala, Sonu Dhillon, Watcoun-Nchinda Pisoh, Saqib Walayat, Vishwas Vanar, Srinivas R. Puli

“…The patients are usually older and are critically ill with shared comorbidities, which include atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, and malnutrition. …”
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Roles of the Oxidative Stress and ADMA in the Development of Deep Venous Thrombosis by Meral Ekim, M. Ramazan Sekeroglu, Ragıp Balahoroglu, Halil Ozkol, Hasan Ekim

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OBTAINING AND TESTING OF MG-CA-SR BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS USED IN MEDICINE by Kamel Earar, Ion Ciucă, Cornel Munteanu, Norin Forna, Anton Knieling, Alina Calin, Gabriela Leata

“…These materials are particularly promising for temporary implants, such as orthopedic screws, plates, and cardiovascular stents, as they eliminate the need for secondary surgical removal and provide osteogenic benefits through the release of bioactive ions. …”
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The Significance of Natural Environment in Reducing Long-Term Consequences of COVID-19. Tasks and Threats of Forest Pedagogy as Environmental Education by Marlena Baranowska, Anna Koprowicz, Martyna Korzeniewicz, Robert Korzeniewicz

“…It also strengthens the immunological response of the body and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Being in nature encourages people to show prosocial behaviour, strengthens social bonds, and even reduces the level of violence. …”
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Saturated fat in an evolutionary context by Eirik Garnås

“…A higher intake of high-fat dairy and meat products produces a divergent fatty acid profile that can increase the risk of cardiovascular and inflammatory disease and decrease the overall satiating-, antioxidant-, and nutrient capacity of the diet. …”
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Sphingolipid metabolites involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis: perspectives on sphingolipids in atherosclerosis by Fufangyu Zhao, Mingyan Shao, Mingrui Li, Tianxing Li, Yanfei Zheng, Wenlong Sun, Cheng Ni, Lingru Li

“…Abstract Atherosclerosis, with its complex pathogenesis, is a leading underlying cause of many cardiovascular diseases, which are increasingly prevalent in the population. …”
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Loeys-Dietz syndrome by Bogumiła Wójcik-Niklewska, Erita Filipek

“…A 6-year-old boy with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, confirmed by molecular genetic testing, presented with high myopia, subluxated lenses, dysmorphic features, and disorders of the osteoarticular and cardiovascular systems. The boy underwent a complete ophthalmic examination, ocular ultrasound (US), ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), electrophysiological assessment (flash VEP), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the orbits. …”
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Quetiapine and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome by Michael Chen, Hassaan Gomaa, Alonso Cortez-Resendiz, Christopher Martin, Andrew Francis, Alfredo Bellon

“…Quetiapine is occasionally associated with cardiovascular adverse effects such as QTc prolongation. …”
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Multidimensional evaluation of nutritional security policies in the Republic of Moldova: gaps, progress, and alignment with international standards by Rodica Siminiuc, Dinu Țurcanu, Sergiu Siminiuc

“…IntroductionNutritional security is increasingly recognized as a critical component of public health, particularly in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In the Republic of Moldova, rapid changes in food availability and consumption patterns have intensified the need for robust public policies to promote healthy dietary habits.MethodsThis study evaluates Moldova’s public policies on nutritional security using a multidimensional model adapted from the Policy Evaluation Network framework. …”
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Perioperative infarction during coronary bypass surgery: an attempt to refine the diagnostic criteria using data from a retrospective case–control study by Lars Niclauss, Liam-Kani Roulet, Piergiorgio Tozzi, Filip Dulguerov, Ziyad Gunga, Anna Nowacka, Matthias Kirsch

“…The risk factors were a family history of cardiovascular disease (odds ratio (OR) 2.8), tobacco abuse (OR 3.8), recent MI (OR 3.6), and triple-vessel disease (OR 2.8). …”
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Tricuspid Regurgitation in the Setting of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices by Omar M. Aldaas, MD, Gary Ma, MD, Quan Bui, MD, Ryan R. Reeves, MD, Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD

“…Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have been increasingly used in the management of various rhythm disorders amidst an aging population with more prevalent cardiovascular comorbidities. Although generally well-tolerated and safe, implantation of CIEDs may result in or worsen tricuspid regurgitation (TR), which is associated with a higher risk of morbidity and mortality. …”
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Identification of cardiac premature senescence markers through GEO database interaction approach by Tiwuk Susantiningsih, Ani Retno Prijanti, Novi Silvia Hardiany, Fadilah

“…Methods: This research used the GEO database with the GeneCards website approach using four keywords: premature senescence AND cardiovascular AND cardiomyocytes AND p53 followed by Cytoscape 3.9.1 analysis and StringDB analysis. …”
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Visual Analysis of Research Hotspots in Matcha and Research Progress in Its Efficacy by WANG Yuepeng, GENG Zhanhui, ZHENG Zhiqiang, CUI Yan, YANG Liu

“…The tea polyphenols contained in matcha can inhibit the viability of cancer cells through various mechanisms, and reduce the incidence of diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Secondly, the changes in bioactive substances during the production and processing of matcha are elaborated and summarized. …”
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Complement-Mediated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Due to MCP/CD46 Mutation: A Case Report by Abdul Muhsen Abdeen MD, Jowan Al-Nusair MD, Malik Samardali MD, Mohamed Alshal MD, Amro Al-Astal MD, Zeid Khitan MD

“…The patient exhibited severe renal and cardiovascular complications, including acute kidney injury requiring hemodialysis, uremic pericarditis, and persistent anemia. …”
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