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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleExpression of the CD44 Protein in the Heart Valves Affected with Rheumatic Heart DiseaseR. Vijayalakshmi, S. Nayar, K.M. CherianProblem statement: The primary aim was to study the expression of CD44 protein in the heart valves removed surgically for either stenosis or regurgitation and to study the morphology of valves using histochemical staining. Approach: We studied 107 valves which were collected from the International Centre for Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Diseases. Results: Aortic and mitral valves were obtained from … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,406 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRenal Actions of Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition in Rats with Chronic Heart FailureAmr M. Abbas, Ayman Z. Elsamanoudy, Adel ZalataProblem statement: We aim to evaluate the effects of acute and chronic inhibition of Neutral EndoPeptidase (NEP), by ONO-9902, on plasma and renal NEP gene expression, hemodynamic and renal parameters in rats with Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) following left Coronary Artery Ligation (CAL). Approach: Forty eight male Sprague-Dawley rats (220-240 g) were divided into sham and CAL groups. Myocardial infarction … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 11 · 8 Nov 2010 · 7,087 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCardiac Depression Produced by L-Arginine and Phosphodiestrase Inhibitor on Isolated Mammalian Rabbit Heart: Function of Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP)Hussein F. Sakr, Fahaid Al-Hashem, Mahmoud Al-Khateeb et al.Problem statement: Cyclic guanosine 3',5'-monophosphate cGMP is one the important second messengers that determines the cardiomyocyte activity and its role in healthy and diseased cardiac muscle is still controversial. We are reporting the effect of adding L-arginine, the NO donor that stimulates cGMP production and Sildenafil citrate (phosphodiestrase inhibitor) that inhibits cGMP hydrolyis on isolated rabbit’s heart to answer: Is … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,182 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleTotal Level of Serum Homocysteine in Males and Females with Coronary Heart Disease of Different Age GroupsFaisal I. Mohammad, Sally Awawdeh, Akram Saleh, Nabil A. BashirProblem statement: Elevated plasma total homocysteine concentration is a risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Total homocysteine level is a strong predictor of mortality in-patient with an angiographically confirmed Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), so we want to know at what age in males and females elevated homocysteine will be significantly elevated and this will help for better management and prognosis by … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,540 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Effects of Open Heart Surgery (Coronary Bypass) on Depression and Social Adjustment of Hospitalized Heart PatientsFarah Naderi, Alireza Heideri, Marjan Kargarzadeh, Mohammad TahmasbiProblem statement: Post treatment preparation is critical period, as patients may have difficulties with psychosocial adjustment, especially related to dissatisfaction with side effects of medicine taking therapy and a lack of socialization skills/social competence. Different psychological issues arise for patients depending upon where they are in the medical treatment process. Approach: The current research was processed with the intention of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,985 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Effect of Acute Administration of Artemisia Persia Extracts on Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in RatsFarzaneh Esmaeili, Gholamreza Sepehri, Ghollam-Reza Moshtaghi-Kashanian et al.Problem statement: Artemisia Persia (AP) used for its therapeutic effects in folk medicine whiles some species of Artemisia shown a hypotensive effect. To determine the cardiovascular effect of AP, we tested the pharmacological responses of aqueous and methanolic extracts of AP on blood pressure (BP) and Heart Rate (HR) of normotensive and ephedrine induced hypertensive rats using a tail-cuff computerized … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,654 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCoronary Heart Disease (CHD) Risk Factors and Metabolic Syndrome in HIV-Positive Drug Users in MiamiMarianna K Baum, Carlin Rafie, Shenghan Lai et al.The frequency of coronary heart disease (CHD) is increasing among HIV seropositive persons. This phenomenon may be related to HIV disease itself, the use of antiretroviral medications and increased length of survival, or the synergism of these factors. In this study we have calculated the 10-year CHD risk estimate and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a cohort of 118 … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSoluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Type I and Dranulysin as Immunological Markers in Congestive Heart FailureSimone de Lima e Silva Deo, Maria Do Carmo Valente De Crasto, Alda Maria Da-Cruz et al.Previous studies have shown that circulating levels of cytokines are increased in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), resulting in myocardial depression. In this work, we have determined serum levels of TNF-α and IFN-γ by ELISA, detected sTNFR-I by dot ELISA, as well as TNFα, IL-6, IL-10 and granulysin mRNA in unstimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) by RT-PCR in … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2005 · 6,773 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMetabolic Markers of Insulin Resistance in Feline Hypertrophied Myocardium. Insulin Resistance in Heart FailureOleinikov Dmitrii ArkadievichInvestigation of myocardial tissue concentration of ATP, glucose transporters 1 and 4, pyruvate dehydrogenase, hexokinase 2, insulin receptor and adropin proteins, determining metabolic changes and possible insulin resistance in feline myocardium with hypertrophic phenotype. This is the pilot study for metabolic markers determination. Eighteen cats were studied, divided into 3 groups: Without cardiac disease (n = 5), cats with hypertrophic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 13 Nov 2020 · 6,327 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleStudy and Analysis of Prediction Model for Heart Disease Data Using Machine Learning TechniquesB. Santhi, K. RenukaHeart disease is the number one cause of death for all communities of individuals in advanced countries and a major problem for emerging nations too. Doctors’ availability to care for the general population could not catch up with the present demand for healthcare. So, there is a severe need for a support system to assist save individuals. With novel ML … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2020 · 7,784 accessesView PDFCite