Aims: Interposition graft technique is used mostly in firearm wounds of axillary artery, because of excessive defect of the vessel. Autologous vein has been preferred in general application, even though there is a mild size discrepancy between native artery and autologous vein. H...
The Prolactin (PRL) hormone, a very ancient hormone, first discovered by Oscar Riddle and his colleagues in the late 1920s, is a 199 amino acid multifunctional polypeptide hormone, that has been found in all vertebrates to influence more than 300 physiologic functions of the body...
Background: In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region, nearly one million deaths are caused by cardio-vascular diseases every year. During the last decade, the number of deaths caused by stroke increased by 23%. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioura...
Coronary artery anomalies (CAA) are rare congenital abnormalities with incidence of about 1% in the general population.2Unfortunately, despite the low incidence, CAA can cause sudden cardiac death. Identifying the course of the artery is critical for appropriate management. We pr...
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in acutely ill medical patients. VTE prophylaxis can be assured by pharmacological strategies and, when contraindicated, by non pharmacological measures, such as early mobilization, gradu...
The third generation biodegradable Drug Eluting Stent (DES) are being evaluated and being introduced in clinical practice. They have been DESigned to overcome limitations associated with durable polymer and a persistent metallic stent scaffold which could be related to late targe...
Background: Approximately 25% of strokes are cryptogenic in origin and identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) as an etiologic factor in this situation has major therapeutic implication. Standard Holter ECG has a low sensitivity for AF detection in this patient group. Aim: To assess...
Aims: Paravalvular regurgitation (PVR) post transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with poor survival however considerable variability exists between incidences of PVR in current literature. The primary aim of this study was to establish the incidence of PVR...
The blood pressure (BP) changes with the advancement of age from the predominant diastolic BP (DBP) in the young to the predominant systolic BP (SBP) in the older person. This shift is due to the stiffening of the large arteries as a result of the ageing process and the replaceme...
R. B. Singh, K. Hristova, V. V. Muthusamy, S. S. Rastogi, T. K. Basu, E. Toda, T. Takahashi, J. Fedacko, D. Pella, F. De Meester, D. W. Wilson, R. N. Mondal, M. Ishaq & M. R. Mohideen·Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal·2013
Background and Aims: Increase in economic status may be associated with increased consumption of Western type of foods and sedentary behaviour. In the present review, we discuss that increase in wealth may be associated with adverse effects on health behaviour. Study Design and M...