Prognostic value of thiol/disulfide homeostasis in symptomatic patients with heart failure.

We aimed to examine the role of thiol/disulphide homeostasis (TDH) in heart failure and its stages and the prognosis of heart failure. A total of 140 subjects were included in the study. Total and native thiol levels were higher in the control group compared to the patient groups ( < .

Injuries related to animal sacrifice during the Feast of Sacrifice in Turkey.

Background: The Feast of Sacrifice is a significant annual religious festival in Muslim countries. In these festivals, thousands of animals are usually sacrificed by inexperienced individuals. Thus, many injuries occur during sacrificing of animals.

The Effect of Lower and Higher Calorie Meal on the Parameters of Ventricular Repolarization in Healthy Subjects.

Background: Cardiovascular modulation following meal consumption has been known. Little and conflicting data is present regarding electrocardiographic QT and QTc intervals after a meal, and status of ventricular repolarization following meal is not known comprehensively.

Aim: To inquire the electrocardiographic status of ventricular repolarisation thoroughly after lower and higher calorie meal consumption in a comparative manner.