Main clinical determinants of the presence of coronary artery disease in patients with left bundle branch block.

Background: Considering clinical parameters as main predictors for coronary artery dis-ease (CAD)in patients with left bundle branch block (LBBB) can be very helpful to explain high likelihood of ischemic events in LBBB conditions. In the present study, we attempted to identify major clinical determinants to predict CAD occurrence in patients with LBBB.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of 229 consecutive patients with the diagnosis of complete LBBB pattern on electrocardiograms was conducted.

Metabolic syndrome and its association with left ventricular dysfunction in patients with left bundle branch block.

Background: The present study and for the first time hypothesizes that the patients with left bundle branch block (LBBB) suffer considerably from metabolic syndrome (MetS) and this metabolic phenomenon can be associated with cardiac dysfunction status such as ventricular dilation and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in these patients.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 220 consecutive patients with diagnosed LBBB. MetS status was diagnosed using the Adult Treatment Panel III of the National Cholesterol Education Program criteria.

Clinical determinants of left ventricular ejection fraction deterioration in patients suffered from complete left bundle branch block.

Background: Recently, the deleterious effects of left bundle branch block (LBBB) on left ventricular systolic function have been taken into consideration.

Objectives: The present study aimed to identify underlying factors that predict left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) deterioration in patients suffered from complete LBBB.

Patients And Methods: In a retrospective case-control study, the data of 220 consecutive patients diagnosed with LBBB on their electrocardiograms were assessed.

Development of a rapid capture-cum-detection method for Escherichia coli O157 from apple juice comprising nano-immunomagnetic separation in tandem with surface enhanced Raman scattering.

A combined capture and detection method comprising of nano-immunomagnetic separation (NIMS) and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was developed to detect Escherichia coli O157 from liquid media including apple juice. The capture antibodies (cAbs) were immobilized on magnetite-gold (Fe3O4/Au) magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) which were used for separation and concentration of the E. coli O157 cells from model liquid food matrix.

Muslim women having abortions in Canada: attitudes, beliefs, and experiences.

Objective: To improve understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, and experiences of Muslim patients presenting for abortion.

Design: Exploratory study in which participants completed questionnaires about their attitudes, beliefs, and experiences.

Setting: Two urban, free-standing abortion clinics.