Doxorubicin (DOX) induces oxidative stress leading to cardiovascular abnormalities. Green tea extract (GTE) is reported to possess antioxidant activity mainly by means of its polyphenolic constituent, catechins. Our study was aimed to find out the effect of GTE (100 mg/kg / day p.o. for 28 days) on DOX induced (3 mg/kg, IP on days 1, 7, 14, 21, 28) cardiovascular abnormalities in rat heart. DOX...

THE GROUP of diseases characterized by McKusick as generalized "heritable disorders of connective tissue" includes the Marfan syndrome, the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, the Hurler syndrome, and pseudoxanthoma elasticum. With the exception of osteogenesis imperfecta, all of these have been known to involve significant cardiovascular abnormalities.' The Marfan syndrome is freq...

Metabolic disorders are complex abnormalities involving impaired glucose and lipid metabolism, associated with complications such as kidney disease, cardiovascular foot ulcer, retinopathy, neuropathy [...]

Abstract Anorexia nervosa (AN) as a life-threatening eating disorder is linked to high mortality risk with many deaths attributable cardiovascular etiology. Cardiovascular complications in AN include structural well functional cardiac alterations, hemodynamic changes, and peripheral vascular abnormalities. Despite the fact that abnormalities are not identified major complication, several manife...

The present consensus panel recommendations of the 36th Bethesda Conference for eligibility and disqualification of competitive athletes are predicated on the prior diagnosis of cardiovascular abnormalities. However, the methodology by which these diseases are identified (including preparticipation screening) and how athletes come to evaluation for competitive eligibility, may involve several s...

1. Especialista em Cirurgia Cardiovascular, mestre em Avaliação de Políticas Públicas pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), chefe de Cirurgia Cardiovascular Pediátrica do Hospital Messejana, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil. 2. Doutora em Enfermagem pela Universidade Federal do Ceará, docente do Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Avaliação de Políticas Públicas pela UFC, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil. 3. Docen...

Background Typical imaging centers performing cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) examinations involve staff rotating across a variety of procedures, which can limit consistency in proficiency and slow the incorporation of advanced cardiovascular protocols. We describe the design and implementation of a dedicated team to maximize efficiency, competency, and quality in a cardiovascular-dedic...