Volume 36, Issue 2

The objective of this study was to investigate the association between the index of electrophysiological balance (iCEB) and ischaemic stroke (IS) and newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is an independent risk factor for stroke. Study design: This is an observational study. Place and duration of the study: The study was conducted at the institution where the authors are employed (Şehit...

Poor healthcare outcomes from cardiovascular disease (CVD) have prompted a shift towards measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to improve quality of care. We conducted a scoping review of the current use of PRO measures (PROMs) in the care of people with CVD in African countries.

Hypoxia and high-fat diet are independent risk factors for pulmonary vascular endothelial dysfunction (VED); however, their interactive effects are poorly understood. This study aimed to elucidate the effect and mechanism of hypoxia combined with a high-fat diet on the pulmonary arterial endothelial structure and function in rats.

To perform a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose cardiac CT scans in young children.

Infective endocarditis remains a serious condition with a high mortality rate. However, surgical treatment of infective endocarditis still raises some questions despite the researches. This study aimed to analyse the early- and mid-term outcomes of patients with infective endocarditis who required surgical treatment and to identify perioperative risk factors for mortality and morbidity.

Substantial advancements have been made in the identification of genetic risk variants associated with myocardial infarction (MI), predominantly within developed nations. The limited representation of the Pakistani population in genetic studiesmotivated us to design this study. The objective of this study is to identify the genetic variants within the PCSK9 gene and its possible association with...

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of key cardiometabolic risk factors, including hypertension, obesity, dyslipidaemia and diabetes, among public school teachers in Vhembe district, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Cardiac fibroblasts play a crucial role in the development and progression of cardiac fibrosis. The expression and function of CXCL17 has been unclear in cardiac fibrosis. In this study, we demonstrated CXCL17 was highly expressed in cardiac fibroblasts of cardiac fibrosis patient samples.

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) following noncardiac surgery in the elderly is a growing concern. This study evaluates the relationship between carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), a measure of subclinical atherosclerosis, and POCD

No-reflow (NR) is one of the serious complications of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and it is related to higher short- and long-term mortality. In this study, we aim to determine NR possibility with a scoring system.