Increased Risk of Stroke in Constipation Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: Constipation is commonly seen among patients with cardiovascular diseases and is linked to adverse outcomes. However, the association between constipation and the risk of stroke remains conflicting. Therefore, we aim to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the available data on this topic.

Premature Ventricular Contraction-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Contemporary Evidence from Risk Stratification, Pathophysiology, and Management.

Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are commonly encountered problems in clinical settings. The range of symptoms can be from asymptomatic to palpitations, fatigue, or heart failure symptoms. A higher burden of PVCs is a risk factor for development of PVC-induced cardiomyopathy (PIC).