Prognostic values of right ventricular echocardiography functional parameters for mortality prediction in precapillary pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Echocardiographic prognostic indicators of precapillary pulmonary hypertension (PH) mortality has been inconclusive. This study aims to examine the prognostic values of right ventricular echocardiographic functional parameters in predicting precapillary PH mortality.

Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in the ScienceDirect, Medline, and Cochrane databases for longitudinal studies.

Cervical-Level Regional Paraspinal Nerve Block in Cervical Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Regional paraspinal nerve block techniques have shown promise in cervical spine surgery pain relief and opioid reduction. The study aims to evaluate cervical-level regional paraspinal nerve block techniques in cervical spine surgery.

Methods: Systematic randomized controlled trial (RCT) searches in ScienceDirect, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane was conducted until March 2024.

Transarterial embolization in non-cavernous and cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: A systematic review and meta-analysis of proportions.

Background: Transarterial embolization (TAE) is pivotal in managing non-cavernous and cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas (CSDAVFs).

Methods: Systematic searches were conducted across ScienceDirect, Medline, and Cochrane databases for longitudinal studies on TAE outcomes in non-CSDAVFs and CSDAVFs. Post-procedural outcomes, including complete, incomplete, and failed AVFs obliteration, and end-study outcomes were analyzed.

Big bladder stone accompanied by big posterior urethral stone: A management of rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Urinary tract stones are a common disease, but concurrent large-size stones in the bladder and urethra are rare. This phenomenon can lead to obstruction, infection, and other complications. We reported the management of a rare case of a giant bladder stone accompanied by a big posterior urethral stone.

Efficacy of single high-dose statin prior to percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The impacts of single high-dose statin preloading in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have not been fully examined. This study aims to evaluate post-procedure impacts of single high-dose statin pretreatment with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: The meta-analysis reviewed Cochrane, PubMed, and Medline databases for studies comparing single high-dose atorvastatin or rosuvastatin to placebo in ACS patients undergoing PCI.

Risk of intracranial hemorrhage in brain arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Objective: Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) carry a risk of hemorrhage. We aim to identify factors associated with subsequent hemorrhages.

Methods: Systematic searches were conducted across the ScienceDirect, Medline, and Cochrane databases.

The Effects of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Biomarkers and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Total Coronary Artery Obstruction.

Background: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is an angiographic picture of total occlusion without blood flow which is estimated to have lasted at least 3 months. This study attempted to provide an overview of the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), soluble suppression tumorigenicity 2 (sST2), and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) as remodeling, inflammatory, and atherosclerotic markers, as well as changes in the angina severity in patients with CTO who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) compared to those without PCI.

Methods: This study is a preliminary report with quasi-experimental design study with a pre-test and post-test approach to compare PCI's effect in CTO patients towards changes in MMP-9, sST2, NT-pro-BNP levels, and changes in the angina severity.