Comparison of 3D Gradient-Echo Versus 2D Sequences for Assessing Shoulder Joint Image Quality in MRI.

Three-dimensional gradient-echo (3D-GRE) sequences provide isotropic or nearly isotropic 3D images, leading to better visualization of smaller structures, compared to two-dimensional (2D) sequences. The aim of this study was to prospectively compare 2D and 3D-GRE sequences in terms of key imaging metrics, including signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), glenohumeral joint space, image quality, artifacts, and acquisition time in shoulder joint images, using 1.5-T MRI scanner.

Mid-term outcomes of valve replacement surgery with or without coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with overweight and obesity: A cohort study.

Current data evaluating outcomes of valve replacement surgery in patients with overweight/obesity is contradictory. There is a scarce study comparing outcomes of valve surgery considering the type of valve involved in the procedure. We followed outcomes in patients with overweight and obesity after valve replacement surgery with or without coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and also patients with aortic valve replacement (AVR) and mitral valve replacement (MVR), separately to compare their mid-term prognosis in each group.

Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer Involving Bone Marrow, Kidneys, and Adrenal Gland: A Literature Review Based on a Case Report.

Background: Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is one of the rare neuroendocrine malignancies. This cancer is hereditary in approximately 20% of cases. Although lymph node (LN) metastasis is prevalent in MTC, distant metastasis is not commonly seen in these patients.

Coronary artery bypass grafting in octogenarians: a nomogram for predicting all-cause mortality.

Background: The benefits and risks of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in octogenarians remain unclear. This study aimed to identify the predictors of increased risk of all-cause mortality in octogenarian patients after CABG.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 1636 octogenarians who underwent isolated elective on-pump CABG between 2007 and 2016.

Investigating the association between the triglyceride-glucose index and peripheral artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease associated with atherosclerosis, leading to significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Our study focuses on the association between insulin resistance (IR) and PAD, specifically investigating the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) as a potential surrogate marker of IR in the context of PAD by pooling the existing studies on this topic.

Methods: Online databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Web of Science, were searched to find the studies comparing the TyG index in PAD vs.

Pediatric coronary cameral fistula in a structurally normal heart: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Coronary cameral fistulas (CCFs) are rare congenital anomalies characterized by abnormal connections between a coronary artery and one of the cardiac chambers. These abnormal connections can lead to significant clinical implications, including heart failure and myocardial ischemia, necessitating timely diagnosis and intervention.

Case Presentation: A 5-year-old Iranian boy was brought to the emergency room at Heart Hospital Center complaining of chest pain and dyspnea on exertion.

Left atrial mitral valve cord: Unveiling complexity through advanced 3D TEE imaging - A case report.

This case report explores the left atrial mitral valve cord, an extremely rare congenital anomaly. Typically involving mitral valve leaflets and associated with mild mitral regurgitation, it is rarely documented independently. A 51-year-old patient presented with dizziness, and diagnostic challenges arose during transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation: catheter ablation vs. standard medical therapy - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The latest guidelines advocate for catheter ablation (CA) over standard medical therapy (SMT) for managing atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding the effectiveness of CA vs. SMT in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Machine learning approaches to predict the need for intensive care unit admission among Iranian COVID-19 patients based on ICD-10: A cross-sectional study.

Background & Aim: Timely identification of the patients requiring intensive care unit admission (ICU) could be life-saving. We aimed to compare different machine learning algorithms to predict the requirements for ICU admission in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: We screened all patients with COVID-19 at six academic hospitals in Tehran comprising our study population.

Value of cardiac magnetic resonance feature-tracking in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ACM): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

We aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) strain parameters in ACM patients to evaluate their diagnostic role. We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Of the 146 records, 16 were included.

Rupture of a calcified right ventricle to pulmonary artery homograft by balloon dilation- emergency rescue by venus P-Valve.

Background: Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) is a recognized alternative treatment to surgery for patients with dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Patient selection is essential to avoid serious complications from attempted treatment, such as rupture or dissection, especially of the calcified outflow tracts. We describe a case with an unexpected rupture of a calcified homograft valve and main pulmonary artery, which was treated successfully by emergency implantation of a self-expanding Venus P-Valve (Venus MedTech, Hangzhou, China) without the need for pre-stenting with a covered stent.

Vitamin D levels and lipid profiles in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women. Dyslipidemia is a prevalent metabolic abnormality in individuals with PCOS. Moreover, vitamin D deficiency is widespread across all societal strata, with a particularly heightened prevalence observed in patients afflicted with PCOS.

Artificial intelligence-based model for automatic real-time and noninvasive estimation of blood potassium levels in pediatric patients.

Background: An abnormal variation in blood electrolytes, such as potassium, contributes to mortality in children admitted to intensive care units. Continuous and real-time monitoring of potassium serum levels can prevent fatal arrhythmias, but this is not currently practical. The study aims to use machine learning to estimate blood potassium levels with accuracy in real time noninvasively.

Compare efficacy and safety of autologous blood clot injection with C-clamp vascular closure device in treatment of iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm after femoral artery puncture.

Introduction: Iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm (FAP) is a complication following femoral artery puncture, with an incidence rate of 0.2%-5.5% post-cardiac catheterization procedures.

Presentation of mitral valve cleft with concurrent atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect detected by three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography: a case report.

Background: Cleft in the mitral valve leaflet is a primary cause of congenital mitral regurgitation, stemming from developmental anomalies in the mitral valve and frequently associated with other congenital heart defects. Concurrent presence of cleft in mitral valve leaflet with atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect is relatively rare. Echocardiography, especially transesophageal echocardiography, is essential in diagnosing cleft mitral valve leaflet and related congenital heart defects, providing critical, detailed imagery for accurate assessment.