Impaired muscle oxygenation despite normal pulmonary function in type 2 diabetes without complications.

Long-term hyperglycemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can detrimentally impact pulmonary function and muscle oxygenation. As a result, these factors can impede the body's adaptation to physical exertion. We aimed to evaluate the oxygen pathway during maximal exercise among overweight/obese individuals with type 2 diabetes free from complications, in comparison with a group of matched overweight/obese individuals without diabetes, specifically concentrating on the effects on pulmonary function and muscle oxygenation.

Echocardiography Coupled with Strain Method in the Screening for Cardiac Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Objective: In this study, the usefulness of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in systematic screening was assessed for various cardiac abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: We performed a comparative cross-sectional study from July 2020 to February 2021. Each patient underwent a TTE coupled with the strain technique.

Respiratory function in uncomplicated type 1 diabetes: Blunted during exercise even though normal at rest!

Aims: Type 1 diabetes is associated with a substantially increased risk of impaired lung function, which may impair aerobic fitness. We therefore aimed to examine the ventilatory response during maximal exercise and the pulmonary diffusion capacity function at rest in individuals with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes.

Methods: In all, 17 adults with type 1 diabetes free from micro-macrovascular complications (glycated haemoglobin: 8.

Sulodexide Significantly Improves Endothelial Dysfunction and Alleviates Chest Pain and Palpitations in Patients With Long-COVID-19: Insights From TUN-EndCOV Study.

Objective: Non-respiratory long-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms are mainly related to a long-lasting endothelial dysfunction and microcirculation impairment. We hypothesized that Sulodexide, a purified glycosaminoglycan mixture with a beneficial endothelial effect in arterial and venous peripheral diseases, may be effective in a subset of patients with long COVID-19.

Approach And Results: We conducted a multicenter prospective quasi-experimental study.

Pulmonary MALT lymphoma associated with interstitial pulmonary disease.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and low-grade Mucosa-associated B-cell lymphoma (MALT lymphoma) are two different disorders of the respiratory system. In some cases, pulmonary MALT lymphoma is seen presenting with interstitial lung disease. We report a case of 42-year-old man presenting with a pulmonary MALT lymphoma associated with interstitial lung disease.

Long COVID 19 Syndrome: Is It Related to Microcirculation and Endothelial Dysfunction? Insights From TUN-EndCOV Study.

The COVID-19 disease is a multisystem disease due in part to the vascular endothelium injury. Lasting effects and long-term sequelae could persist after the infection and may be due to persistent endothelial dysfunction. Our study focused on the evaluation of endothelial quality index (EQI) by finger thermal monitoring with E4 diagnosis Polymath in a large cohort of long COVID-19 patients to determine whether long-covid 19 symptoms are associated with endothelial dysfunction.

Predictive echocardiographic factors of severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Introduction: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic pulmonary disease, characterized by repetitive collapse of the upper respiratory airways, leading to oxygen desaturation. This condition is recognized to be associated with cardiovascular disease. Several studies have shown the effects of OSA on both geometry and cardiac function, with conflicting results.

Assessment of right ventricular remodeling and dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a prospective monocentric study.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related disorder that has been implicated in many serious cardiovascular diseases including cardiac remodeling and dysfunction. Since most investigations have focused on the left heart, little is known on right ventricular (RV) involvement in OSA. The role of the RV in the management of cardiovascular outcomes has become increasingly recognized.

Case Report: Spontaneous simultaneous coronary and carotid dissection in a young cannabis user.

Due to legalization of its consumption in some countries and its medical use as well as low toxic potential, cannabis remains the most widely used drug around the world and the rate of usage is only increasing.  Nevertheless, there are several case reports of vascular complications following cannabis use even in young people without cardiovascular risk factors. We report the case of a cannabis smoker presenting to the emergency room for an ischemic stroke associated with an acute coronary syndrome related to a spontaneous simultaneous double dissection of the carotid artery and the left anterior descending artery, with a favourable outcome under medical treatment.

Endobronchial schwannoma in adult: A case report.

Schwannomas are uncommon benign nerve sheath tumors and often arise in the posterior mediastinum and costovertebral angle. However, endobronchial schwannomas are rare. In fact, there are only a few reported cases in the literature.

Isolated left pulmonary artery hypoplasia.

Pulmonary artery hypoplasia is a rare malformation of childhood that is usually associated with cardiac abnormalities. In the absence of these cardiac malformations it is discovered later when respiratory signs appear. It was a 56-year-old patient who had been referred for dyspnea with cough.