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View article: Hypertension, Insulin Resistance and Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Insights from a Single-Center Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Hypertension, Insulin Resistance and Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Insights from a Single-Center Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis Open
Background Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is increasingly recognized in hypertensive patients, often linked to metabolic abnormalities. The triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI), a marker of insulin resistance (IR), has been a…
View article: Phenotypic Traits, Hormonal Distribution, and Metabolite Profiling of Isatis indigotica Seeds from 21 Samples in China: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb
Phenotypic Traits, Hormonal Distribution, and Metabolite Profiling of Isatis indigotica Seeds from 21 Samples in China: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb Open
“Banlangen” (Isatis indigotica Fort., indigowoad root) is the dried root of a plant in the Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) family, which has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. This herb has significant medicinal value and played an im…
View article: Leiomyosarcoma of the Bone: A Case Report on the Critical Role of Biomarkers in Differential Diagnosis
Leiomyosarcoma of the Bone: A Case Report on the Critical Role of Biomarkers in Differential Diagnosis Open
Leiomyosarcoma of the bone (LMSB) is a rare type of sarcoma characterized by smooth muscle differentiation arising within the bone. We present the case of a 38-year-old female patient diagnosed with LMSB in the left distal femur. Histologi…
View article: Blood pressure screening results in adults in Thua Thien Hue province through the program “May measurement month” 2023 of the international society of hypertension
Blood pressure screening results in adults in Thua Thien Hue province through the program “May measurement month” 2023 of the international society of hypertension Open
Background: Hypertension is the leading disease in Vietnam and the leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases worldwide. It is a manageable and treatable condition, according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the clini…
View article: The Impact of Urbanization on Surface Runoff and Flood Prevention Strategies: A Case Study of a Traditional Village
The Impact of Urbanization on Surface Runoff and Flood Prevention Strategies: A Case Study of a Traditional Village Open
Increasingly severe flooding disasters have caused heavy casualties and property losses worldwide. Traditional Chinese villages that rarely experienced flooding disasters in the past have begun to frequently suffer from floods due to unrea…
View article: The Value of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Stormwater Management: A Case Study of a Traditional Village
The Value of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Stormwater Management: A Case Study of a Traditional Village Open
In recent years, floods have occurred frequently in urban and rural areas around the world, causing heavy casualties and property damage. In contrast, some traditional Chinese villages have never flooded. It is hypothesized that these vill…
View article: Clinical influencing factors affecting pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients
Clinical influencing factors affecting pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients Open
Background: The fluid status and rate of blood flow through the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) are two important factors affecting hemodynamic in hemodialysis patients; however, their effects on pulmonary hypertension have rarely been studied…
View article: Formation energy profiles of oxygen vacancies at grain boundaries in perovskite-type electroceramics
Formation energy profiles of oxygen vacancies at grain boundaries in perovskite-type electroceramics Open
Oxygen vacancy formation energies play a major role in the electric field assisted abnormal grain growth of technologically relevant polycrystalline perovskite phases. The underlying effect on the atomic scale is assumed to be a redistribu…
View article: Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Estimation of Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast Risk in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Low to Borderline CHA2DS2-VASc Score
Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Estimation of Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast Risk in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Low to Borderline CHA2DS2-VASc Score Open
Age, LVEF, LAD, smoke, NPAF, and E/e' are independently associated with LAT/SEC in NVAF patients with low/borderline CHA2DS2-VASc scores. The nomogram that incorporates these six variables effectively predict LAT/SEC risk in NVAF patients …
View article: Case Report: Multimodal Imaging Guides the Management of an Eosinophilic Leukemia Patient With Eosinophilic Myocarditis and Intracardiac Thrombus
Case Report: Multimodal Imaging Guides the Management of an Eosinophilic Leukemia Patient With Eosinophilic Myocarditis and Intracardiac Thrombus Open
Background Eosinophilic leukemia (EL) is a rare, serious and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the overproduction of eosinophils leading to tissue eosinophilic infiltration and damage. Although multiple organ systems …
View article: Exploring a Sustainable Approach to Vernacular Dwelling Spaces with a Multiple Evidence Base Method: A Case Study of the Bai People’s Courtyard Houses in China
Exploring a Sustainable Approach to Vernacular Dwelling Spaces with a Multiple Evidence Base Method: A Case Study of the Bai People’s Courtyard Houses in China Open
Both socio-cultural connotations and environmental adaptation are significant for the sustainable development of vernacular dwellings. Previous studies on the sustainable development of vernacular dwellings have mainly focused on either th…
View article: Outdoor Space Quality Mapping by Combining Accessibility, Openness, and Microclimate: A Case Study in a Neighborhood Park in Shanghai, China
Outdoor Space Quality Mapping by Combining Accessibility, Openness, and Microclimate: A Case Study in a Neighborhood Park in Shanghai, China Open
The vitality of outdoor space is largely determined by its quality, which encompasses many factors such as traffic accessibility, openness, microclimate, etc. Creating space with high quality can attract more visitors and contribute to urb…
View article: Evaluation of left atrial function and mechanical dispersion in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy
Evaluation of left atrial function and mechanical dispersion in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy Open
Background Left atrial (LA) function and mechanical dispersion changes in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy remain unclear. Hypothesis LA function and LA mechanical dispersion in breast cancer patients would be impaired afte…
View article: Nomogram to Predict Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Nomogram to Predict Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background: The predictive power of the CHADS 2 and CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc scores for the presence of Left atrial thrombus (LAT)/ spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is modest. The aim of this analysis is t…
View article: The COL27A1 Gene Polymorphism in Children with Tic Disorder in Southern China and Its Clinical Association
The COL27A1 Gene Polymorphism in Children with Tic Disorder in Southern China and Its Clinical Association Open
Background: The three single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) (rs4979356, rs4979357 and rs7868992) of COL27A1 has been reported to correlate with Tourette Syndrome (TS) patients in European countries as well as northern Chinese population, t…
View article: Anthracycline-induced atrial structural and electrical remodeling characterizes early cardiotoxicity and contributes to atrial fibrillation
Anthracycline-induced atrial structural and electrical remodeling characterizes early cardiotoxicity and contributes to atrial fibrillation Open
Background and Purpose: Cancer patients treated with anthracyclines are susceptible to atrial fibrillation (AF) with unknown mechanisms. Due to sudden and unpredictable features of AF, detection or prediction of anthracycline-induced AF at…
View article: Comparison of cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation guided by real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography vs. contrast agent injection
Comparison of cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation guided by real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography vs. contrast agent injection Open
Cryoballoon ablation with TEE for occlusion of the PV is both safe and effective. Less fluoroscopy time and a lower contrast agent load can be achieved with the help of TEE for PV occlusion during procedure.
View article: Synthesis of Bulk Amorphous Alloy from Fe-Base Powders by Explosive Consolidation
Synthesis of Bulk Amorphous Alloy from Fe-Base Powders by Explosive Consolidation Open
A Fe61Cr2Nb3Si12B22 amorphous alloy rod sample of 8.8 mm diameter has been successfully prepared through explosive consolidation. The structure and thermal stability of the as-synthesized sample have been analyzed through X-ray diffraction…
View article: Assessment of left atrial mechanical function and synchrony in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography
Assessment of left atrial mechanical function and synchrony in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography Open
Background The aim of this study was to investigate left atrial ( LA ) function and synchrony in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ( PAF ) patients using two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography ( STE ). Methods Forty‐five PAF patien…
View article: Different Combinations of Right Ventricular Longitudinal Velocity and Displacement Can Be Applied Effectively for Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure in Chinese Patients
Different Combinations of Right Ventricular Longitudinal Velocity and Displacement Can Be Applied Effectively for Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure in Chinese Patients Open
Background: The noninvasive evaluation of right ventricular function (RVF) in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases remains a challenge. Internationally recommended echocardiographic parameters for the evaluation of RVF may not be applicab…