Bicuspid aortic valve and aortopathy are generally considered contraindications to isometric exercise. For athletes with mild disease at low risk of adverse events, a shared decision-making approach for continued sports participation is reasonable. We present a case of a collegiate wrestler with bicuspid aortic valve and aortopathy to illustrate shared decision making.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethane (CH) emission from enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock is a source of greenhouse gases (GHG) and has become a significant concern for global warming. Enteric methane emission is also associated with poor feed efficiency. Therefore, research has focused on identifying dietary mitigation strategies to decrease CH emissions from ruminants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue affecting humans and livestock. Reduction in antimicrobial use (AMU) and appropriate use of antimicrobials in livestock production systems have been encouraged. Lack of access to qualified veterinarians, policies regulating AMU and knowledge of AMU and AMR have been identified as drivers of inappropriate AMU behavior in developing countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Little is known about the incidence and risk factors for the development of acute pericarditis after ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF).
Objective: The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to describe the occurrence of and associations with suspected acute pericarditis after AF ablation.
Methods: All patients undergoing AF ablation in our center were enrolled in a prospectively maintained registry.
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes in human health and livestock production are vital to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Data on antimicrobial use (AMU), resistance, and drivers for AMU in livestock are needed to inform AMS efforts. However, such data are limited in Fiji.
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