Clinical outcomes of atrial fibrillation screening: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ville Langén, Aleksi K. Winstén, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Konsta Teppo

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Study on the Relationship between Different Body Mass Indexes and Puncture Pain and Image Quality in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography with Intravenous Indwelling Needle by Jiani Ding, Xiaoyu Chen

“…There was no statistically significant difference between the age, gender, and heart rate of the patients in the three groups (P>0.05). …”
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Machine and Deep Learning Models for Stress Detection Using Multimodal Physiological Data by Eman Abdelfattah, Shreehar Joshi, Shreekar Tiwari

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IUGR Management: New Perspectives by N. Giuliano, M. L. Annunziata, S. Tagliaferri, F. G. Esposito, O. C. M. Imperato, M. Campanile, M. G. Signorini, A. Di Lieto

“…Analyzing velocimetric (umbilical artery, UA; ductus venosus, DV; middle cerebral artery, MCA) and computerized cardiotocographic (cCTG) (fetal heart rate, FHR; short term variability, STV; approximate entropy, ApEn) parameters in intrauterine growth restriction, IUGR, in order to detect early signs of fetal compromise. …”
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Diagnostic yield of chest and thumb ECG after cryptogenic stroke, Transient ECG Assessment in Stroke Evaluation (TEASE): an observational trial by Peter Magnusson, Adam Lyren, Gustav Mattsson

“…Patients with a recent ischaemic stroke without documented AF (or other reasons for anticoagulation) before or during ECG evaluation in the stroke unit were evaluated using the Coala Heart Monitor connected to a smartphone application for remote monitoring.Results The prespecified number of 100 patients (mean age 67.6±10.8 years; 60% men) was analysed. …”
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Analysis of the effects of group progressive resistance training on inflammatory markers, cardiovascular fitness parameters, and respiratory function in elderly patients with chron... by Chunyang Li, Yijia Sun

“…Background: To investigate the effects of implementing group progressive resistance training on Maximal Oxygen consumption (VO2max), Maximum Ventilation per minute (VEmax), Maximal Oxygen pulse (O2pulsemax), Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax), and Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (mMRC) in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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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

“…This review aims to elucidate the complex communication mediated by BEVs along the gut-heart axis. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on BEVs, with a specific focus on how pathogen-derived BEVs contribute to the promotion of atherosclerosis, as well as how BEVs from gut symbionts and probiotics may mitigate its progression. …”
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Effective Method Using a Stool in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dialysis Chair by Takeshi Ifuku, Takashi Hitosugi, Yoshfumi Kawakubo, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Kazuto Doi, Takeshi Yokoyama

“…Background. Heart failure is the leading cause of death in dialysis patients. …”
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YAP Overexpression in Breast Cancer Cells Promotes Angiogenesis through Activating YAP Signaling in Vascular Endothelial Cells by Yu Yan, Qiang Song, Li Yao, Liang Zhao, Hui Cai

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Comparison of Atrial Fibrillation in the Young versus That in the Elderly: A Review by Rajiv Sankaranarayanan, Graeme Kirkwood, Katharine Dibb, Clifford J. Garratt

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L’avenir des ressources génétiques marines au-delà des juridictions nationales : enjeux à l’aube d’un nouveau traité international by Nathan Brison, Christine Frison

“…Faced with the limits of the traditional reactive strategy, we advocate for a systemic upstream action, which implies rethinking the way we manage, use, and value natural resources, as well as putting biodiversity and ecosystems back at the heart of our societies. It is in this new dynamic that the negotiations for an agreement on ABNJ should continue in August 2021, in order to preserve the true wealth of our oceans.…”
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A Comprehensive Review on the Beneficial Roles of Vitamin D in Skin Health as a Bio-Functional Ingredient in Nutricosmetic, Cosmeceutical, and Cosmetic Applications by Sofia Neonilli A. Papadopoulou, Elena A. Anastasiou, Theodora Adamantidi, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Sophia Letsiou, Alexandros Tsoupras

“…Nevertheless, recent research has shown its importance for the brain, heart, muscles, immune system, and skin health, due to its distinct bio-functionality in almost every tissue in the human body. …”
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Burden and factors associated with perceived stress amidst COVID-19: a population web-based study in Pakistan by Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Romaina Iqbal, Nargis Asad, Apsara Ali Nathwani, Syed Iqbal Azam, Ghazal Peerwani

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Рerioperative period of high-risk patients with coronary artery disease by O.K. Gogayeva

“…Myocardial revascularization was performed on the working heart in 187 (96.3 %) patients, on-pump in 7 (3.6 %) cases. …”
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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

“…Although the observed OSA-induced changes are subtle, the benefit of a detailed echocardiographic screening for subclinical heart failure in OSA patients on therapy adherence and outcome should be addressed by further studies.…”
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Comparison of early warning scoring systems for predicting stroke occurrence among hospitalized patients: A study using smart clinical data warehouse. by Chulho Kim, Jae Jun Lee, Jong-Hee Sohn, Jong-Ho Kim, Dong-Ok Won, Sang-Hwa Lee

“…Parameters, such as prior malignancy, atrial fibrillation, AVPU response, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation, are also associated with stroke occurrence. …”
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Training load and fitness monitoring in Czech football: coach practices and perspectives by Dominik Bokůvka, Michal Hrubý, Kristýna Čuperková, Tomáš Vencúrik, Vitor Padinha, Vitor Padinha, Vitor Padinha, Ana Carolina Paludo

“…IntroductionThe study aimed to describe the practices and perspectives of Czech football coaches regarding the monitoring of players’ training load and physical performance, with a focus on identifying key barriers and preferred sources of information.MethodsA total of 235 football coaches completed an online survey comprehending training load monitoring methods, physical performance assessments, barriers to implementation, and information sources.ResultsAmong respondents, 93.7% reported monitoring training load, with training diaries (70%) being the most utilized method for external load measures and heart rate (45%) for internal load. Despite this, 42.7% of coaches did not monitor internal load and 21.7% did not conduct physical fitness evaluations. …”
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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

“…Ebstein’s Anomaly (EA) is a congenital heart defect characterised by the downward displacement of the posterior and septal leaflets of the tricuspid valve toward the right ventricular apex. …”
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Towards culturally inclusive healthcare in Peru: Mapping epistemic concepts in contemporary Indigenous Amazonian medicine-Traditional healers' perspectives. by Ilana Berlowitz, Maria Amalia Pesantes, Cynthia Cárdenas Palacios, Chantal Martin-Soelch, Ursula Wolf, Caroline Maake

“…These often involved carefully designed applications of 'teacher plants', a concept at the heart of this medical system. Furthermore, while the healers considered traditional and biomedicine as complementary systems, they identified the lack of recognition of traditional healers as a primary barrier for collaboration. …”
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Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension among Chinese First-Generation Migrants and Italians in Prato, Italy: The CHIP Study by Pietro A. Modesti, Maria Calabrese, Ilaria Marzotti, Hushao Bing, Danilo Malandrino, Maria Boddi, Sergio Castellani, Dong Zhao

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