Plasma Homocysteine in Patients with Coronary and Carotid Artery Disease: A Case Control Study.

Introduction: Homocystein (Hcy) is an amino acid and elevated plasma cause endothelial damage, followed with inflammation in the blood vessels and its progression in atherosclerosis. We aimed to evaluate the correlation between cardiovascular disease and serum homocysteine levels..

Special Conditions in Venous Thrombembolism - Case Series.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a preventable cause of in-hospital death, and one of the most prevalent vascular diseases. There is a lack of knowledge with regards to contemporary presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with VTE. Many clinically important subgroups (including the elderly, those with recent bleeding, renal insufficiency, disseminated malignancy or pregnant patients) have been under-represented in randomized clinical trials.

Predictors for Prognosis in Patients With Nonfatal Pulmonary Embolism: A Registry-Based Cohort Study.

The article's aim was to determine predictors for short- and long-term prognosis of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE). Cohort prospective study based on the National registry on venous thromboembolism. Eighty-four patients with PE, on age 60.