Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Endocan may predict the presence of coronary slow flow and coronary artery disease.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is frequent, but coronary slow flow (CSF) is a less common cardiovascular disease with a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. Endocan is a proinflammatory glycopeptide that has been investigated in cardiovascular diseases as well as some inflammatory diseases in recent years. We planned to compare the levels of endocan in both CAD and CSF in a similar population and examine the relationship of endocan with additional clinical variables. ⋯ Endocan levels are higher in CAD and CSF patients than in those with normal coronary arteries.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Effect of Laurus nobilis on bacteria and human transforming growth factor-β1.
In this study, we aimed to determine the phenolic compounds, the antibacterial activity of extract from Laurus nobilis leaves, and its possible effect on transforming growth factor-β1 expression level in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. ⋯ Laurus nobilis extract was found to be effective against bacteria and altered the expression level of transforming growth factor-β1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Are maternal serum subfatin levels altered in women with one abnormal glucose tolerance test value?
Subfatin, a newly discovered adipokine, plays a pivotal role in the regulation of glucose metabolism. The relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus and maternal dyslipidemia is well-documented. ⋯ Serum subfatin levels in women with one abnormal abnormal glucose tolerance test value are compared to those in the control group, while the triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio is significantly altered in women with one abnormal abnormal glucose tolerance test value when compared to the control group.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Genetic association of the BsmI variant of vitamin D receptor gene with risk of morbid obesity.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the vitamin D receptor (VDR) BsmI variant in morbidly obese patients compared with healthy normal controls. ⋯ The BsmI variant in the VDR gene may not seem to predispose to morbid obesity in our study population. Further studies with a larger number of subjects are needed to make a more precise evaluation of this relationship.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Evaluation of the relationship between end-tidal carbon dioxide level and heart failure classification.
Heart failure is a disease with cardiac dysfunction, and its morbidity and mortality are associated with the degree of dysfunction. The New York Heart Association classifies the heart failure stages based on the severity of symptoms and physical activity. End-tidal carbon dioxide refers to the level of carbon dioxide that a person exhales with each breath. End-tidal carbon dioxide levels can be used in many clinical conditions such as heart failure, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The aim of the study was to reveal the relationship between end-tidal carbon dioxide levels and the New York Heart Association classification of heart failure stages. ⋯ It was concluded that end-tidal carbon dioxide levels could be used together with pro-BNP and ejection fraction values in determining the severity of heart failure.