The first usage of the term “endothelial dysfunction” was related to the pulmonary circulation in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis [1]. The term received its modern meaning with the publication of a study of impaired acetylcholine-induced vasorelaxation of coronary arteries in patients with corona...
it often takes an astute clinician to confirm that clinically significant coronary artery blockage is the cause of a patient's chest pain. Cardiovascular research has provided convincing evidence that aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia—along with a management plan, based on the pati...
found alterations in the salivary microbiome in 26 patients with OSA comorbid hypertension [9]. In the current study, the oral microbiota data were complemented, analyzing three oral samples (saliva, subgingival plaque, and gingival sulcus) from 75 patients categorized into four groups based on the...
Introduction: Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by driving innovation, automation, and optimization across various fields of medicine. The aim of this study was to determine whether artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can be used in
Introduction: Adherence to medications is very crucial for an optimized clinical outcome in the management of chronic diseases. Beliefs about medications and other factors can significantly affect adherence to chronic medications. The objective of the pr
excluding carotid disease. Hypertension: blood pressure of more than 140/90 mmHg or use of antihypertensive medication. Severe pulmonary hypertension: mean invasive pulmonary artery pressure of more than 40 mmHg. Chronic lung disease: chronic obstructive lung disease, asthma, or pulmonary fibrosis. Pres...