Maternal serum uric acid before 24 weeks of gestation and subsequent gestational diabetes mellitus: a multicentre retrospective cohort study.

INTRODUCTION: This multicentre retrospective cohort study examined whether maternal serum uric acid measured before 24 weeks of gestation was associated with subsequent gestational diabetes mellitus (...

The association between atherogenic index of plasma, cumulative atherogenic index of plasma and type 2 diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease among older Chinese adults: Findings from the CHARLS study.

BACKGROUND: The impact of short-term atherogenic burden and long-term cumulative lipid exposure on the risk of incident T2DM with CKD remains unclear. This study examines the longitudinal associations...

Impact of infection on decongestion and kidney outcomes in patients with cardiorenal syndrome type 1.

BACKGROUND: Infections are frequent precipitants of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and may alter decongestive trajectories in patients with cardiorenal syndrome type 1 (CRS1), it may reduce ...

[The biological role of neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of mental disorders associated with pulmonary hypertension].

The article presents a narrative review of the recent scientific literature regarding mental disorders in patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Psychosomatic disorders were considered, ...

[Subdural hematoma without subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by ruptured traumatic distal aneurysm of anterior cerebral artery].

OBJECTIVE: To describe a rare complication of non-penetrating traumatic brain injury. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We present a 16-year-old patient with multiple skeletal lesions and mild traumatic brain inj...

Heart failure and its progression is associated with changed lymphocyte profile in epicardial adipose tissue.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic inflammation is increasingly recognized as a key contributor to the development and progression of heart failure (HF), with epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) emerging as an importa...

Risk prediction for long-term cardiovascular events in patients with concurrent hypertension, HFpEF, and unstable angina: a multicenter machine learning-assisted cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Patients with concurrent hypertension, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and unstable angina pectoris (UAP) represent a high-risk population with heterogeneous long-t...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premature ventricular contractions among patients: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) among patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was condu...

Preoperative inferior vena cava ultrasound for volume optimization in resection of functioning pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: association with perioperative adverse outcomes in a prospective observational cohort.

BACKGROUND: Optimizing intravascular volume (IV) before surgery is crucial for patients undergoing resection of functioning pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs). While point-of-care ultrasound...

Prognostic value of the New York Heart Association classification for cardiovascular events and mortality in Chagas cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE recommendations.

Chagas cardiomyopathy is associated with a higher risk of severe cardiovascular events and increased mortality. Among the factors associated with Chagas cardiomyopathy, impairment in functional capaci...

Association of physical activity and sedentary behavior with metabolic syndrome and its components among older adults: a cross-sectional study.

The aim of this study is to examine the independent and combined associations of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with metabolic syndrome (MS) components in older adults. This cross-...

Prevalence, associated factors, and population attributable fractions of Diabetes Mellitus in adults from Brazilian capitals.

The objective of the study was to estimate the magnitude, associated factors, and risk-factor population attributable fractions (PAFs) for Diabetes Mellitus (DM) among adults living in Brazilian state...

Young-onset stroke in the UAE: A single-centre retrospective analysis of risk factors and outcomes.

BACKGROUND: Young-onset stroke represents a growing public health concern, yet data from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remain limited. This study aimed to examine the risk factors and clinical outcom...

Factors associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet in patients with coronary artery disease: a prospective cohort study.

OBJECTIVES: to verify the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), sociodemographic, clinical, and biochemical factors, and hospital readmission in patients with coronary art...

Relationship between anxiety and depressive symptoms and social support in patients with atrial fibrillation.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the relationship between anxiety and depressive symptoms and social support in patients with atrial fibrillation. METHODS: a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study wa...

Normal Reference Values for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: An Analytical-Comparative Review with Emphasis on the Brazilian Population.

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is the reference standard for morphofunctional cardiac assessment. In Brazil, the application of international normal reference values faces challen...

Evaluation of early retinal microvasculature changes after cardiopulmonary bypass.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate early postoperative changes in retinal microvasculature in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery by comparing preoperative and postoperative measurem...

Screening of Anti-Atherosclerosis Targets of Ce-Bai-Si-Wei Decoction Based on Multidimensional Data and Study on Cellular Distribution.

BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis (AS), which causes chronic inflammation, aberrant lipid metabolism and vascular endothelial damage, is the main cause of cardiovascular disease. The Ce-Bai-Si-Wei decoction...

Spatial analysis of the association between convenience store density and the prevalence of obesity and hypertension in South Korea.

BACKGROUND: The growing demand for quick and convenient meals has altered eating behaviors and contributed to the rise in convenience stores in South Korea. Convenience stores often provide energy-den...

Dynamic Coagulation Function Changes in COVID-19 Survivors With Coronary Artery Disease.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are both associated with a hypercoagulable state, yet the long-term interaction between these prothrombotic conditions remains poo...