Association between Porphyromonas gingivalis in subgingival plaque and coronary artery disease: A case-control study.

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the supporting tissue surrounding the teeth. The disease is caused by specific bacteria, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, which lead to the destruction of periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone.

Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the prevalence of P.

Assessing renal function as a predictor of adverse outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of global mortality, particularly among diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses an additional risk in this population. Yet, its specific impact on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), mortality, and triple vessel disease (TVD) post-PCI remains a topic of debate, specifically in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Flaxseed powder and magnesium hydroxide syrup on the intestinal function of patients with acute myocardial infarction in intensive care units.

Background: Flaxseed powder seems to improve bowel movements in these patients. Therefore, this study compares the effects of flaxseed powder and magnesium hydroxide on bowel movements of acute myocardial infarction patients hospitalized in ICU.

Methods: The population of the present parallel randomized controlled clinical trial included 70 acute myocardial infarction patients hospitalized in ICU who had no history of chronic constipation.

The association between myocardial early systolic lengthening and high risk angiographic territory involvement in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is more common than ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), consisting of 60-70% of myocardial infarctions. When left ventricular (LV) pressure increases during early systole, regionally ischaemic myocardium with a reduced active force exhibit stretching. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of this parameter in determining high risk angiographic territory involvement in NSTEMI patients.

The correlation between epicardial fat thickness and longitudinal left atrial reservoir strain in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and controls.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been documented among the strongest risk factors for developing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The earliest imaging changes in patients with DM are the left atrial (LA) functional and volumetric changes. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and longitudinal LA reservoir strain (LARS) in patients with type 2 DM (T2DM), as compared with non-diabetic controls.

The association between tissue doppler-derived E/(e's') ratio and coronary atherosclerosis severity measured by the SYNTAX score in patients with non-ST elevation-acute coronary syndrome.

Background: The prognosis of patients hospitalized with non-ST elevation-acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) is typically determined by the existence and severity of myocardial necrosis and left ventricular (LV) remodeling.

Aim: The present study was to assess the association between the E/(e's') ratio and the coronary atherosclerosis severity, measured by the SYNTAX score, in patients with NSTE-ACS.

Methods: Utilizing a descriptive correlational research design, this study was prospectively conducted on 252 patients with NSTE-ACS, undergoing an echocardiography to determine the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), the left atrial (LA) volume, the pulsed-wave (PW) Doppler-derived transmitral early (E) and late (A) diastolic velocities, and the tissue Doppler (TD)-derived mitral annular early diastolic (e') and peak systolic (s') velocities.

Post-COVID-19 fatal Aspergillus endocarditis: A case report.

Background: Aspergillus endocarditis (AE) is a rare fatal infection. The infection is often reported in patients with prosthetic heart valves, immunosuppressed, broad-spectrum antimicrobial use regimens, and drug abusers.

Methods: Herein, we report a rare case of native mitral valve AE in a 63-year-old man, with a probable COVID-19-associated invasive pulmonary aspergillosis nine months ago treated with antifungals.

Late consequences of chemotherapy on left ventricular function in women with breast cancer.

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death among breast cancer survivors. Several chemotherapy drugs may cause cardiovascular toxicity. Our study aimed to assess the late effects of chemotherapy on left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function in a group of female breast cancer survivors.

Correlation Between Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Post-Systolic Index Measured by Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with Non-apparent Coronary Artery Disease.

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a useful biomarker for the diagnosis of diabetes and also for determination of individuals with an increased risk of a severe disease. Some subtle changes in myocardial contractile function is measurable by post-systolic index (PSI) which is defined as late systolic shortening after aortic valve closure. The aim of our study was to determine the relationship between HbA1c and PSI in patients with non-apparent coronary artery disease (CAD) on angiograms.

Effect of Melissa officinalis on systolic and diastolic blood pressures in essential hypertension: A double-blind crossover clinical trial.

For a long time, Melissa officinalis (M. officinalis) has been used to treat cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating the effects of M.

Potential Cardiotoxic Effects of Remdesivir on Cardiovascular System: A Literature Review.

Corona disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread around the world with no efficacious treatment. Intravenous remdesivir is the only authorized drug for treatment of COVID-19 disease under an Emergency Use Authorization. Remdesivir is a 1'-cyano-substituted adenosine nucleotide prodrug which inhibits viral RNA synthesis.

Aortic wall elasticity and left ventricular function in hypertensive patients with nonsignificant coronary artery disease.

Purpose: Hypertension is an important cause of nonischemic heart failure. It is important to identify subclinical left ventricular dysfunction in patients with hypertension in an early stage to lower the risk of progression to more severe illness. The aim of our study was to assess the correlation between indices of left ventricular function and aortic stiffness in patients with hypertension.

Correlation between albuminuria and tissue Doppler-derived left ventricular myocardial performance index in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Albuminuria is considered as a significant predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. The main purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between albuminuria and global left ventricular (LV) function in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: This observational study was conducted on 80 consecutive asymptomatic patients with T2D and an LV ejection fraction ≥55%.

Invasion of poorly differentiated large-cell neuroendocrine tumor of the lung through right pulmonary veins into the left atrium: A very rare case report.

Intracavitary cardiac metastasis is a rare manifestation of primary lung cancer which can be associated with a very poor prognosis. In this condition, the right chambers of the heart are more commonly involved and the invasion of the left atrium (LA) through the venous routes is highly exceptional. Poorly differentiated large-cell neuroendocrine tumors also include only 3% of all primary lung carcinomas which can have adverse outcomes.

Relation Between Aortic Stiffness Index and Distensibility with Age in Hypertensive Patients.

Background: Systolic and diastolic blood pressure is associated with physiologic changes of aortic wall and left ventricular structure. We aimed to evaluate aortic stiffness index and distensibility, global longitudinal strain (GLS), post systolic index (PSI) in hypertensive patients and compare these parameters with normotensive subjects.

Patients And Methods: Eighty-two patients (42 hypertensive compared with 40 normotensive subjects) with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction and without significant coronary artery disease were enrolled in the study.

Semi-mobile rudimentary tissues attached to a congenital intramitral ring in a woman with previous history of embolic stroke: A rare case report.

Isolated congenital mitral ring is a very rare subtype of congenital mitral valve malformation, which accounts for about one-third of congenital cardiac anomalies associated with left ventricular inflow obstruction. A mitral ring may be easily missed unless the disease is suspected. The mitral valve repair should be considered in symptomatic patients with mitral stenosis.

Correlation between overweightness and the extent of coronary atherosclerosis among the South Caspian population.

Background: Reported effects of obesity on the extent of angiographic coronary artery disease(CAD) have been inconsistent. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between the indices of obesity and other anthropometric markers with the extent of CAD.

Methods: This study was conducted on 1008 consecutive patients who underwent coronary angiography.

Prevalence of self-reported coronary heart disease and its associated risk factors in Tabari cohort population.

Background: Prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors are increasing in developing countries. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-reported CHD and evaluate the role of various risk factors on its prevalence in the Tabari cohort study (TCS) population.

Methods: The enrollment phase of TCS was performed between June 2015 and November 2017.

Epicardial adipose tissue and its association with cardiovascular risk factors and mitral annular calcium deposits.

Introduction: Epicardial fat is a variety of visceral adipose tissue that secretes pro-inflammatory cytokines that can lead to progression of atherosclerosis. Previous studies have shown a correlation between cardiovascular risk factors and severity of mitral annular calcification. The aim of our study was to assess the correlation between epicardial fat thickness and mitral annular calcification.

Undiagnosed inferior vena cava type of sinus venosus atrial septal defect in a middle-aged woman: A rare case report.

Sinus venosus atrial septal defect (ASD) accounts for 5% to 10% of ASDs. In contrast with the more common superior vena cava (SVC) type, the inferior vena cava (IVC) type of sinus venosus ASD with overriding IVC is extremely rare. The sinus venosus defect occur posterior to the fossa ovalis and is not regarded as true ASD.