Quality of life and shoulder function among oral cancer patients treated with selective neck dissection: A cross-sectional study.

Background: There is no doubt about the oncologic effectiveness of neck dissections (NDs). But the quality of life (QoL) of patients with oral cancer and the morbidity associated with ND like shoulder dysfunction remain uncertain. The present study aimed to assess the postoperative ND-related QoL and shoulder function of oral cancer patients who underwent selective neck dissection (SND).

Contraception and Cardiovascular Effects: What Should the Cardiologist Know?

Purpose Of Review: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women. This review highlights contraceptive options and their effects on the cardiovascular system (CVS). It provides guidance to cardiologists to make informed decisions regarding the safety of contraceptive use and cardiovascular risk stratification in the care of women of childbearing age.

Non-calcified plaque in asymptomatic patients with zero coronary artery calcium score: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is growing interest in understanding the coronary atherosclerotic burden in asymptomatic patients with zero coronary artery calcium score (CACS). In this population, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and severity of non-calcified coronary plaques (NCP) as detected by coronary CT angiography (CCTA), and to analyze the associated clinical predictors.

Methods: This was a systematic review with meta-analysis of studies indexed in PubMed/Medline and Web of Science from inception of the database to March 31st, 2023.

Non-Calcified Coronary Artery Plaque on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiogram: Prevalence and Significance.

Objective: We aimed to assess the prevalence of non-calcified plaque (NCP) on computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. In addition, we seek to compare plaque assessment on CCTA with intravascular ultrasound-virtual histology (IVUS-VH) and to assess the prognostic value of non-calcified plaques (NCPs).

Background: The CCTA can characterize coronary plaques and help quantify burden.

Predictors of non-calcified plaque presence and future adverse cardiovascular events in symptomatic rural Appalachian patients with a zero coronary artery calcium score.

Background: Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring is a proven predictor for future adverse cardiovascular events (CVE) in asymptomatic individuals. Data is emerging regarding the usefulness of non-calcified plaque (NCP) assessment on cardiac computed tomography (CCT) angiography in symptomatic patients with a zero CAC score for further risk assessment.

Methods: A retrospective review from January 2019 to January 2022 of 696 symptomatic patients with no known CAD and a zero CAC score identified 181 patients with NCP and 515 patients without NCP by a visual assessment on CCT angiography.