The Role of Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction on Cholesterol Transfer to HDL.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is associated with decreased incidence of cardiovascular events, and its functionality also influences prognosis. Exercise is an important tool to improve prognosis in the post-infarction (MI) population, but the role of exercise on HDL functionality is poorly understood. Sixty-two patients with acute MI were randomized in a supervised exercise program for 12-14 weeks (exercise group-EG) or a control group (CG).

Critical Crossroads: The Vital Role of Timely Diagnosis in Severe Amyopathic Dermatomyositis.

Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) is an uncommon subtype of dermatomyositis (DM) characterized by the typical cutaneous manifestations of DM but without clinical or enzymatic signs of muscle inflammation. We report a case of a 61-year-old woman with a four-week history of dry cough, myalgias, chills, pleuritic chest pain, and worsening shortness of breath. She also had a five-year history of inflammatory polyarthralgia.

Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis: The Lethal Chameleon.

Unlabelled: Tumefactive multiple sclerosis (TMS) is a rare variant of multiple sclerosis that presents with a large demyelinating lesion in the central nervous system, accompanied by peripheral ring-like enhancement, perilesional oedema and mass effect. We report a case of a 59-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital with a four-day history of somnolence, muscle weakness in her left extremities and ultimately, loss of consciousness. Over the following 48 hours, the patient's condition worsened with progressive consciousness impairment.

Association of statins with peak oxygen consumption in 4,941 adults: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality, with statins widely used to reduce its risk. Despite extensive research, the nuanced impact of statin therapy on cardiorespiratory fitness, particularly the reduction in peak oxygen consumption (VO), is still an open question. This study aims to contribute fresh insights to the ongoing discussion, highlighting the unresolved nature of this clinical matter.