Incidence and Influencing Factors for Steam Pops in Cardiac Ablations: A Systematic Review.

Background: Steam pops (SPs) during cardiac ablations have emerged as a notable phenomenon with potential implications for procedural safety and efficacy. This is the first review of SPs, which aims to explore the current understanding of SPs. The review investigates their incidence, associations, predictors, clinical significance, and management strategies.

Impact of Uncontrolled Diabetes on Myocardial Global Longitudinal Strain: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Subclinical systolic dysfunction due to diabetic microangiopathy and its impact on left ventricular (LV) function remains unclear. Myocardial deformation (strain) imaging can detect LV systolic dysfunction earlier than conventional ejection fraction evaluations. Thus, this study aimed to examine the relationship between uncontrolled diabetes and impaired LV global longitudinal strain (GLS) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) compared to non-diabetic individuals.

Effect of Thermal Aging on Color Stability and Mechanical Properties of High-Density CAD/CAM Polymers Utilized for Provisional Restorations.

Background: This study evaluated and compared the effects of thermal aging on the color stability and mechanical properties of CAD/CAM polymers utilized for provisional restorations.

Material And Methods: Three CAD/CAM polymers in this study: CAD-Temp (CAT), Everest C-Temp (CT), and PEEK (PK). Forty specimens of each material were randomly assigned to two subgroups.

The clinical significance of early repolarization: A meta-analysis of mortality risk.

Background: Early repolarization (ER), historically regarded as benign, have emerged as potential markers for increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, including sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ventricular fibrillation (VF). This meta-analysis seeks to consolidate evidence from available studies to assess the mortality risks and clinical implications associated with ER.

Objectives: The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the association between ER and various mortality outcomes, including all-cause mortality, CV mortality, and the incidence of VF and SCA in different patient populations.

Salivary Proteins in Human Acquired Enamel Pellicle (AEP) on Eroded and Uneroded Teeth in Patients with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD).

The aim of this in vivo study was to compare total protein present in the salivary films (F) and acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) on eroded and non-eroded surfaces in patients suffering from GORD symptoms with and without GORD diagnosis (GORD, No-GORD). Thirty-nine patients suffering from GORD symptoms and erosive tooth wear on lower first molars and an unaffected posterior occlusal surface in the same quadrant were recruited from Guy's hospital, London. Salivary film and AEP were collected from the eroded and uneroded occlusal surfaces, using 0.

Oxidized Natural Biopolymer for Enhanced Surface, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Glass Ionomer Luting Cement.

This laboratory investigation aimed to synthesize and characterize micron-sized Gum Arabic (GA) powder and incorporate it in commercially available GIC luting formulation for enhanced physical and mechanical properties of GIC composite. Oxidation of GA was performed and GA-reinforced GIC in 0.5, 1.

Mechanical and antibacterial efficacy of photo-sonodynamic therapy via methylene blue-loaded nanoparticles over dental implants for treating peri-implantitis.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical (i.e., flexural modulus [FM], flexural strength [FS], and surface roughness [R]) and antibacterial efficacy of photo-sonodynamic therapy via methylene blue-loaded poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles (MB-loaded PLGA NPs) over dental implants for potential treatment of peri-implantitis.

Mechanical Properties of the Modified Denture Base Materials and Polymerization Methods: A Systematic Review.

Amidst growing technological advancements, newer denture base materials and polymerization methods have been introduced. During fabrication, certain mechanical properties are vital for the clinical longevity of the denture base. This systematic review aimed to explore the effect of newer denture base materials and/or polymerization methods on the mechanical properties of the denture base.

Pulmonary embolism originating from germ cell tumor causes severe left ventricular dysfunction in a healthy young adult with full recovery: a case report.

Background: Cancer associated thrombosis is recognized. However, pulmonary embolism (PE) from testicular cancer is rarely reported. Right ventricular (RV) function and PE are closely related.

Patent foramen ovale presenting with platypnoea-orthodeoxia syndrome and stroke after multi-organ resection.

Platypnoea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is defined by oxygen desaturation and dyspnoea in upright position that improves by lying down. It results from a right to left shunt at the intracardiac or intrapulmonary level. A 53-year-old ovarian cancer patient presented with POS that was refractory to oxygen therapy.

Incidental discovery of right ventricular lipoma in a young female associated with ventricular hyperexcitability: An imaging multimodality approach.

Background: Cardiac lipomas are rare benign tumors commonly found in the right atrium or left ventricle. Patients are usually asymptomatic, and clinical presentation depends on location and adjacent structures impairment. Right ventricle lipomas are scarce in the literature.

Late Presentation of a Congenitally Corrected Transposition of Great Arteries and Hemodynamically Balanced Ventricles Associated with a Large Ventricular Septal Defect and Severe Pulmonary Stenosis: A Case Report and a Multi-Imaging Approach.

BACKGROUND Congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries (ccTGA) represents a distinct rare group of congenital heart diseases. Survival of unoperated ccTGA in the presence of large ventricular septal defect (VSD) is exceptional. Furthermore, late presentation of such patients in the absence of severe pulmonary hypertension or severe systemic right ventricle dysfunction is unusual.

Functional Mediastinal Paraganglioma Irrigated by Coronary Artery Collaterals Associated With Bilateral Renal Artery Fibro-Dysplasia in a Hypertensive Patient.

We present a symptomatic functional anterior mediastinal paraganglioma (PGL) in a 56-year-old woman. The patient was known to have renovascular resistant hypertension caused by fibromuscular dysplasia diagnosed several years ago. The diagnosis of PGL was confirmed by 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy, 18F-FDOPA positron emission tomography/computed tomography and a thoracic tomographic scan which revealed an anterior mediastinal tumor.

A Case of Isolated Unilateral Right Renal Vein Thrombosis Associated with Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism Treated with Rivaroxaban a Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant.

BACKGROUND Renal vein thrombosis is uncommon and can be associated with nephrotic syndrome. It is associated with high patient morbidity , and it may lead to thromboembolic event. CASE REPORT A 44-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath, chest pain and tightness, due to bilateral pulmonary embolism originating from right renal vein thrombosis.

A Rare Case of Candida Pericarditis Associated with Esophagopericardial Fistula.

BACKGROUND Candida albicans is the principal human fungal opportunistic organism commonly detected in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. Five species of candida (Glabrata, Tropicalis, Albicans, Parapsilosis, and Kruzei) are responsible for most cases of invasive candidiasis or candidemia, which is a growing public health concern due to the increasing complexity of patients, leading to a high fatality rate. CASE REPORT We report an extremely rare case of candida pericarditis due to esophagopericardial fistula in a young, heavy, alcoholic adult diagnosed by culture of the drained pericardial fluid, which showed a growth of Candida albicans.