Pseudoaneurysms, also known as fake aneurysms, are balloon-like bulges that develop in the arteries and veins. This can happen due to injury, surgery, infection, or other conditions that damage blood vessels. Pseudoaneurysms are usually asymptomatic but can bleed and be painful.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular disease (CVD), a broad-spectrum term comprising coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, and heart failure, presents as one of the most significant strains on global healthcare systems. Coronary artery disease, caused by atherosclerosis, has various modifiable risk factors such as dietary changes and exercise. Since these risk factors are found to be linked to oxidative stress and inflammations, the dietary supplementation with vitamins' role in treating and preventing the diseases has been of much debate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: During the pandemic, sedentary behaviors, anxiety, and boredom caused by confinement at home could affect lifestyle patterns, degrade diet quality, and promote overconsumption. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the impact of lockdowns on lifestyle behaviors among Pakistan's population and changes in the nutritional and eating patterns.
Materials And Methods: This is an online, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study.