Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome Evaluated with 3-D Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography: a New Approach.

This study was performed to estimate the value of 3-D contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (3-D-CEUS) in the diagnosis of celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS). Patients suspected of having CACS were assessed with 3-D-CEUS and contrasted with computed tomography angiography. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated with a receiver operating characteristic curve.

miR-155 functions downstream of angiotensin II receptor subtype 1 and calcineurin to regulate cardiac hypertrophy.

Cardiac hypertrophy is characterized by maladaptive tissue remodeling that may lead to heart failure or sudden death. MicroRNAs (miRs) are negative regulators of angiotensin II and the angiotensin II receptor subtype 1 (AGTR), which are two components involved in cardiac hypertrophy. In the present study, the interaction between angiotensin II receptor subtype 1 (AGTR) signaling and miR-155 was investigated.

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha G-238A polymorphism and coronary artery disease risk: a meta-analysis of 4,222 patients and 4,832 controls.

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) gene G-238A polymorphism and risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) using a meta-analytical approach.

Methods: The PubMed and Embase databases were searched for relevant publications up to January 13, 2015. Four authors (XPH, XDZ, XTZ, and ZJZ) independently selected the studies, extracted, and analyzed the data using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software.