Phenolic Constituents of L. Leaf Down-Regulate TGF- Expression and Ameliorate CCl-Induced Liver Fibrosis: Evidence from In Vivo and In Silico Studies.

The prevalence of hepatic diseases globally and in Egypt particularly necessitates an intensive search for natural hepatoprotective candidates. Despite the traditional use of L. and L.

Perfusion and functional abnormalities outside the septal region in patients with left bundle branch block assessed with gated SPECT.

Background: The presence of a left bundle branch block (LBBB) pattern on the electrocardiogram may frequently lead to perfusion defects in the septum not necessarily due to ischemic heart disease, but probably due to abnormal septal wall motion. The introduction of gated single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) allows the evaluation of myocardial perfusion and function in one study. Accordingly, we analysed perfusion and function and the relation between perfusion and regional function in the septal region in patients with a LBBB without evidence of a previously sustained myocardial infarction.

Assessment of regional myocardial wall motion and thickening by gated 99Tcm-tetrofosmin SPECT: a comparison with magnetic resonance imaging.

Gated single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging allows the simultaneous assessment of both perfusion and function by using one single study. The assessment of regional wall motion and thickening pattern with gated SPECT allows viability studies to be performed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is well validated for the assessment of myocardial wall motion and thickening in patients with normal and impaired ventricular function.

Detection of residual wall motion after myocardial infarction by gated technetium-99m tetrofosmin SPET: a comparison with contrast ventriculography.

The differentiation of residual viability from necrotic myocardium in patients with a prior myocardial infarction is important when deciding whether revascularization is indicated. Myocardial viability can be assessed by studying perfusion and regional wall motion. Gated single-photon emission tomography (SPET) imaging allows the simultaneous assessment of perfusion and function through a single study.

Detection of residual wall motion after sustained myocardial infarction by gated 99Tcm-tetrofosmin SPECT: a comparison with echocardiography.

The differentiation of residual viability from necrotic myocardium in patients with a previously sustained myocardial infarction is important in deciding indications for revascularization. Myocardial viability can be assessed by studying perfusion and regional wall motion. With gated single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), it is possible to augment SPECT perfusion data with ventricular functional data both at a global and regional level.