Giant J (Osborn) Wave due to Bonsai Abuse: Comments on Clinical Practice.

Background: Osborn wave, typically associated with hypothermia, is currently referred to as one of the J wave syndromes due to its clinical potential to develop lethal cardiac arrhythmia; it may rarely be observed in a non-hypothermic setting such as cannabis abuse.

Case Report: In this paper, we presented two young cases who presented to the emergency services with unconsciousness, drowsiness, and hypoxia, and also J wave on electrocardiography (ECG) due to Bonsai abuse.

Conclusion: Osborn wave may be a significant criterion to initiate close monitoring in a coronary care unit, with supportive treatment and mechanical ventilation as necessary in those patients who abuse Bonsai.

Premature Atherosclerosis and Drug Eluting Stent Restenosis in an Adult with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Mild form of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) may have a normal life span. However, cardiovascular complications including aortic and valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease may complicate the life period. We presented a patient with mild form of OI and premature coronary atherosclerosis.

A Very Rare Case of Co-Existence of Cor Triatriatum Sinister and Left Pulmonary Vein Atresia.

Cor triatriatum sinister (CTS) is a rare congenital abnormality. Clinical presentation of patients with CTS mainly depends on the anatomic features of membrane and may vary from mild or moderate symptoms mimicking mitral stenosis to more severe and complicated cardioembolic stroke or a new onset heart failure. We herein have reported on a young male who presented with the signs and symptoms of mitral stenosis and was diagnosed as CTS with gradient on the orifice of the membrane after transthrocacic echocardiography.

Role of Screening Tests in the Detection and Management of Blood Pressure Abnormalities Among Young Population.

The prevalence of hypertension is increasing among young population worldwide. So there is an interest in detecting prehypertension and hypertension in childhood. We determined blood pressure (BP) recorded at a screening test in a young population.

Assessment of cardiac autonomic functions by heart rate recovery indices in patients with myocardial bridge.

Background: Heart rate (HR) recovery (HRR) reflects autonomic activity and predicts cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to assess HRR in patients with myocardial bridge (MB).

Methods: Medical recordings of 93 patients with MB and appropriate age, compared to 78 sex-matched healthy subjects were analyzed.

The relation between monocyte to HDL ratio and no-reflow phenomenon in the patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: No-reflow phenomenon is a prognostic value in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Monocyte to high density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) has recently emerged as a marker of inflammation and oxidative stress in the cardiovascular disease.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relation between MHR and no-reflow phenomenon in patients with STEMI undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI).

The Relationship Between Plasma Whole Blood Viscosity and Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.

Background: Plasma levels of estimated whole blood viscosity (eWBV) have been increased by endothelial inflammation. Because there were no consistent data for assessing the eWBV levels for prediction of cardiovascular event (CVE) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma eWBV levels and CVEs in patients with CKD.