Necrotizing Liver Granuloma/Abscess and Constrictive Aspergillosis Pericarditis with Central Nervous System Involvement: Different Remarkable Phenotypes in Different Chronic Granul... by Sanem Eren Akarcan, Neslihan Karaca, Guzide Aksu, Halil Bozkaya, Mehmet Fatih Ayik, Yasemin Ozdemir Sahan, Mehmet Arda Kilinc, Zafer Dokumcu, Cenk Eraslan, Emre Divarci, Hudaver Alper, Necil Kutukculer

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Exercise Improves Endothelial Function via the lncRNA MALAT1/miR-320a Axis in Obese Children and Adolescents by Wei Zhao, Yane Yin, Huiling Cao, Yandong Wang

“…Endothelial dysfunction commonly occurs in obese children and adolescents, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Exercise has significant protective effects against endothelial dysfunction through regulating some noncoding RNAs. …”
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Pulsed Wave Doppler Ultrasound Is Useful to Assess Vasomotor Response in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy and Well Correlated with Tilt Table Study by Ke-Vin Chang, Wen-Shiang Chen, Ruey-Meei Wu, Ssu-Yuan Chen, Hsiu-Yu Shen, Ching Lan, Yen-Ho Wang

“…PWD may be used to predict cardiovascular response to orthostatic stress upon head-up tilt in MSA patients.…”
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Constructing a machine learning model for systemic infection after kidney stone surgery based on CT values by Jiaxin Li, Yao Du, Gaoming Huang, Yawei Huang, Xiaoqing Xi, Zhenfeng Ye

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Analysis of Factors Related to Early Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction Using Speckle Tracking Echocardiography: A Cross-Section... by Hoang M. Tran, Hung P. Truong, Cuong C. Tran, Tuan M. Vo, Dung N. Q. Nguyen, Liem T. Dao

“…In contrast, other cardiovascular risk factors, including smoking and dyslipidemia, did not significantly influence the GLS index (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Association between Ophthalmic Timolol and Hospitalisation for Bradycardia by Nicole L. Pratt, Emmae N. Ramsay, Lisa M. Kalisch Ellett, Tuan A. Nguyen, Elizabeth E. Roughead

“…Ophthalmic timolol, a topical nonselective beta-blocker, has the potential to be absorbed systemically which may cause adverse cardiovascular effects. This study was conducted to determine whether initiation of ophthalmic timolol was associated with an increased risk of hospitalisation for bradycardia. …”
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The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability by Tiewei Li, Xiaojuan Li, Yichuan Feng, Geng Dong, Yuewu Wang, Junmei Yang

“…Additionally, several human studies have demonstrated that MMP-9 may be a predictor of atherosclerotic plaque instability and a risk factor for future adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. MMP-9 deficiency or blocking MMP-9 expression can inhibit plaque inflammation and prevent atherosclerotic plaque instability. …”
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Hepatocyte Growth Factor Effects on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Human Arteries: A Novel Strategy to Accelerate Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing by Sabrina Valente, Carmen Ciavarella, Emanuela Pasanisi, Francesca Ricci, Andrea Stella, Gianandrea Pasquinelli

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20-HETE mediates Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy via ROS and Ca2+ signaling in H9c2 cells by Jingyi Han, Jiaojiao Li, Lianlian Liu, Kaiyuan Li, Chun Zhang, Yong Han

“…These findings suggested that targeting 20-HETE reduction or blocking its receptor action could offer a novel therapeutic approach for cardiovascular diseases associated with Ang II.…”
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Asociación de algunas variables antropométricas y hemodinámicas con la glucemia by Milagros Lisset León Regal, Jacqueline Zamora Galindo, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez, Luis Alberto Mass Sosa, Cynthia Morales Pérez, Lázaro Hermes González Otero

“…Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, color de la piel, cintura abdominal, índice de masa corporal, presión arterial sistólica, diastólica y media, índice de reactividad cardiovascular y glucemia. Se aplicaron pruebas estadísticas no paramétricas para evaluar la correlación entre la glucemia en ayunas y las variables de estudio, con una significación del 99 %. …”
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ST-Segment Depression in Hyperventilation Indicates a False Positive Exercise Test in Patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse by Andreas P. Michaelides, Charalampos I. Liakos, Charalambos Antoniades, Dimitrios L. Tsiachris, Dimitrios Soulis, Polichronis E. Dilaveris, Konstantinos P. Tsioufis, Christodoulos I. Stefanadis

“…We studied 218 consecutive patients ( years, 103 males) with MVP (according to echocardiographic study), and positive treadmill ET was performed due to multiple cardiovascular risk factors or angina-like symptoms. A coronary angiography was performed to detect coronary artery disease (CAD). …”
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Bacterial extracellular vesicles in the initiation, progression and treatment of atherosclerosis by Yuling Lin, Jingyu Wang, Fan Bu, Ruyi Zhang, Junhui Wang, Yubing Wang, Mei Huang, Yiyi Huang, Lei Zheng, Qian Wang, Xiumei Hu

“…Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, current anti-atherosclerosis drugs have shown conflicting therapeutic outcomes, thereby spurring the search for novel and effective treatments. …”
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Pleiotropic Associations of RARRES2 Gene Variants and Circulating Chemerin Levels: Potential Roles of Chemerin Involved in the Metabolic and Inflammation-Related Diseases by Leay-Kiaw Er, Semon Wu, Lung-An Hsu, Ming-Sheng Teng, Yu-Ching Sun, Yu-Lin Ko

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Coexistence of Takayasu’s Arteritis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Camilla de Almeida Martins, Ana Elisa Rabe Caon, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli Facanali, Carlos Walter Sobrado, Sergio Carlos Nahas, Rosa Maria Rodrigues Pereira, Reuma Margalit-Yehuda, Uri Kopylov, Natalia Sousa Freitas Queiroz

“…Two underwent colectomy and one ileocecectomy due to IBD activity, while three required cardiovascular surgery due to TA activity. Most patients are currently in clinical remission of both diseases with conventional drug treatment. …”
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Circulating Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-4 (TIMP-4) in Systemic Sclerosis Patients with Elevated Pulmonary Arterial Pressure by Gialafos J. Elias, Moyssakis Ioannis, Psaltopoulou Theodora, Papadopoulos P. Dimitrios, Perea Despoina, Vlasis Kostantinos, Kostopoulos Charalampos, Votteas Vassilios, Sfikakis P. Petros

“…In a cross-sectional study of 106 SSc patients, we measured serum levels of TIMP-4 which is preferentially expressed in cardiovascular structures and searched for correlations with simultaneously performed echocardiography measurements of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), myocardial performance, and pulmonary function tests. …”
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Airborne Ultrafine Particle and Acute Physiological Effects during Maximal Aerobic Power Test by Angelo Rodio, Francesco Misiti, Alessandro Zagaglia, Luca Stabile, Giorgio Buonanno, Luigi Fattorini

“…Abstract Background The practice of physical exercise in polluted areas could lead to adverse health effects that may contribute to the incidence and/or worsening of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer. Methods Male recreational cyclists performed tests in a manner randomized crossover in two environmental conditions: low (environmental noise exposure) and high ultrafine particle concentration. …”
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Рerioperative period of high-risk patients with coronary artery disease by O.K. Gogayeva

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Review of Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Radu Sascău, Ioana Mădălina Zota, Cristian Stătescu, Daniela Boișteanu, Mihai Roca, Alexandra Maștaleru, Maria Magdalena Leon Constantin, Teodor Flaviu Vasilcu, Radu Sebastian Gavril, Florin Mitu

“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes recurrent apneas due to upper respiratory tract collapse, leading to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivation and increased cardiovascular risk. Moderate and severe forms of obstructive sleep apnea are associated with increased atrial volumes and affect left ventricular diastolic and then systolic function. …”
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Anaesthetic Management of a Neonate with Ebstein’s Anomaly Undergoing a Meningomyelocele Surgery: A Case Report by Prakriti, Monika Yadav, Vaishali Gupta, Komal Yadav, Shikha Garg

“…Perioperative considerations for this patient included right-to-left shunting with the possibility of paradoxical emboli, prolonged onset time for intravenous drugs due to pooling and recirculation of blood in the right atrium, increased Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR), perioperative pulmonary hypertension, right and left ventricular dysfunction, and arrhythmias. Key cardiovascular goals for this patient included maintaining normal sinus rhythm, ensuring adequate preload while avoiding significant changes in Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) or PVR, avoiding medications and factors that depress myocardial function, and promptly identifying haemodynamic instability or inadequate tissue perfusion with appropriate corrections. …”
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Sustained Self-Regulation of Energy Intake: Initial Hunger Improves Insulin Sensitivity by Mario Ciampolini, David Lovell-Smith, Riccardo Bianchi, Boudewijn de Pont, Massimiliano Sifone, Martine van Weeren, Willem de Hahn, Lorenzo Borselli, Angelo Pietrobelli

“…The IHMP improved insulin sensitivity and other cardiovascular risk factors over a 5-month period.…”
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