Publications by authors named "Kanishk Aggarwal"

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  • * Recent studies show that melatonin can also improve muscle recovery and performance, especially benefiting athletes during daytime activities.
  • * Increasing melatonin use may also relate to cardiovascular health, as low melatonin levels in individuals with certain health conditions are linked to higher risks of heart issues.
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High-altitude regions pose distinctive challenges for cardiovascular health because of decreased oxygen levels, reduced barometric pressure, and colder temperatures. Approximately 82 million people live above 2400 meters, while over 100 million people visit these heights annually. Individuals ascending rapidly or those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions are particularly vulnerable to altitude-related illnesses, including Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS).

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  • Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health problem that affects people all over the world and can lead to other health issues, especially heart problems.
  • People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have heart diseases and may face a higher chance of dying from them.
  • It's important to learn how bipolar disorder affects the body so that we can better help those who have it stay healthy and manage their heart health.
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Air travel is widely regarded as the safest mode of transportation, with the United States leading in airline passengers. However, travelers with pre-existing heart conditions face acute cardiovascular risks. Flight pilots and cabin crew are particularly vulnerable to air travel's physiological changes, which can significantly impair their health and performance.

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  • * There is an increasing link between CD and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) like atherosclerosis and arrhythmia, attributed to factors like chronic inflammation and nutrient deficiencies.
  • * The article reviews how CD may lead to different CVD outcomes, analyzing existing studies that show both positive and negative effects of CD on cardiovascular health.
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Purpose Of Review: In this article, we underscore the importance of identifying risk factors and monitoring pulmonary hypertension patients for signs of arrhythmias, as this proactive approach can reduce morbidity and mortality.

Recent Findings: Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent among cardiac arrhythmias and is associated with an increased risk of stroke, morbidity, and mortality. Smoking, obesity, hypertension, a sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes mellitus are some of the modifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation.

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been shown to be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) due to established risk factors such as obesity, age, and type 2 diabetes in numerous studies. However, alternative research suggests that factors related to IBD, such as disease activity, duration, and drug-induced toxicity, can contribute to NAFLD. Recent research findings suggest IBD relapses are correlated with dysbiosis, mucosal damage, and an increase in cytokines.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a spectrum of diseases characterized by the interplay of the aberrant immune system, genetic factors, environmental factors, and intestinal microbiota, resulting in relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Underlying pro-inflammatory state and immune dysregulation act as a catalyst for increasing the likelihood of developing extraintestinal manifestations, including cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like atherosclerosis, pericarditis, myocarditis, venous and arterial thromboembolism, arrhythmias, despite a lower prevalence of classic CVD risk factors, like high body mass index or dyslipidemia compared to the general population. Chronic inflammation damages endothelium resulting in the recruitment of inflammatory cells, which induce cytotoxicity, lipoprotein oxidation, and matrix degradation, which increases the risk of atherosclerosis.

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  • * Helicobacter pylori, primarily linked to stomach issues, is also raising concerns for its potential impact on heart health and other bodily systems.
  • * The bacteria's harmful genes can trigger chronic inflammation, altering traditional risk factors and contributing to heart problems like coronary artery disease.
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Background: Rising incidence of heart failure (HF) in the Western world despite advanced clinical care necessitate exploration of further preventive tools and strategies. Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], recognized as one of the major cardiovascular risk factors has also been implicated as a risk factor for HF. However, existing evidence remains inconclusive and that has led us to perform this meta-analysis.

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  • * It affects roughly 1 in 200-500 people, most notably impacting the left ventricle and interventricular septum, and can be triggered by physical activity and other factors.
  • * Management for HCM patients may include anticoagulation, antiarrhythmic medications, and potentially implantable devices like defibrillators to prevent life-threatening complications.
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Protein supplements are widely consumed by athletes as well as young adults and teenagers going to the gym and are an excellent source to increase protein intake, build muscle mass, and enhance recovery. They are available in the form of powders, gummies, protein bars, and ready-to-drink shakes and have been shown to have effects on almost every system in the body. Subjects consuming whey protein-based supplements regularly show significantly lower systolic blood pressure, while subjects who consume soy-based protein supplements have been reported to show a significant decrease in their systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

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Table rounds and bedside rounds are two methods healthcare professionals employ during clinical rounds for patient care and medical education. Bedside rounds involve direct patient engagement and physical examination, thus significantly impacting patient outcomes, such as improving communication and patient satisfaction. Table rounds occur in a conference room without the patient present and involve discussing patient data, which is more effective in fostering structured medical education.

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Iron is an essential micronutrient for abounding physiological processes in the body, and its deficiency can be caused by various factors, such as low iron intake due to economic difficulties or loss of appetite, decreased iron absorption due to gastrointestinal issues, or increased iron loss due to hemorrhages or proteinuria. Iron deficiency is a prevalent issue among heart failure (HF) patients and is a significant contributor to anemia, affecting 30-50% of patients regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or left ventricular ejection fraction. Individuals with HF have high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can inhibit erythropoiesis by degrading the membrane iron exporter ferroportin, mediated by an increased release of hepcidin.

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Asthma and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the 2 common and complex health problems with a substantial global impact. Epidemiological studies indicate that asthma and CVDs are common, with evidence supporting their cooccurrence. Inflammation, oxidative stress, obesity, metabolic syndrome, smoking, secondhand smoke exposure, physical inactivity, and environmental exposures are all risk factors for asthma and CVDs.

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Bronchogenic cysts are closed sac-like cystic lesions resulting from abnormal budding of the primitive foregut during the early development of the alimentary and respiratory systems. We describe the case of a 54-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with complaints of fever, chills, shortness of breath, and a productive cough with intermittent hemoptysis for the past two to three months. Initial workup revealed a right lung hydropneumothorax with complete atelectasis of the right lung and a mass effect on the left lung.

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