Coronary cameral fistulas (CCFs) are uncommon congenital or acquired anomalies characterized by abnormal connections between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber. While often asymptomatic and incidentally detected, symptomatic presentations are rare, and symptoms may vary depending on the size and location of the fistula. We present the case of a 67-year-old female with complaints of intermittent typical cardiac chest pain and exertional dyspnea.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubstance use disorders are a risk factor for poor oral health which in turn impacts quality of life. Resultant oral problems contribute to chronic illness, premature mortality, social stigma, embarrassment and reduced opportunities for employment and social interaction. Providing dental services to people with substance use disorders is often difficult due to high rates of oral disease, anxiety, behavioural and drug use changes, and lifestyle factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContamination of rendered products with Salmonella is a concern for the rendering industry, particularly when those products are intended for use in other foodstuffs, such as pet food. This study was conducted to understand the influence of compositional variation on the location and survivability of Salmonella in a poultry fat matrix. Specifically, this study aimed to (i) assess the influence of postinoculation time and moisture content on the distribution of Salmonella in rendered poultry fat and (ii) evaluate the impact of postinoculation time and physical parameters (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Beta blockers are one of the cornerstones for treatment of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection fraction (HFRef), yet their use is often limited by adverse effects, either perceived or real. We performed a review of available data using PubMed.gov utilizing beta blocker, heart failure, reduced ejection fraction and safety as key words.
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