Minerva cardioangiologica
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Minerva cardioangiologica · Jun 2020
Comparative StudyHangover and fatigue: effects of Robuvit® supplementation. A pilot registry study.
The aim of this open registry study was to evaluate the effects of Robuvit® in subjects with hangover after acute alcohol consumption also measuring changes in levels of oxidative stress. A group using standard management (SM) and a group using SM and Robuvit® 300 mg/day for 3 days were compared. ⋯ In conclusion, Robuvit® supplementation appears to improve hangover and relieved symptoms faster. More studies are needed to confirm this association between acute alcohol consumption and a possible hepatic dysfunction.
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Minerva cardioangiologica · May 2020
2019 novel coronavirus: what is currently known, cardiovascular implications and management.
From first cases reported on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, Hubei-China, SARS-CoV2 has spread worldwide and finally the World Health Organization declared the pandemic status. We summarize what makes SARS-CoV2 different from previous highly pathogenic coronaviruses and why it is so contagious, with focus on its clinical presentation and diagnosis, which is mandatory to start the appropriate management and reduce the transmission. ⋯ Clinical management involves the intensive care approach with intubation and mechanical ventilation in the most serious cases and drug therapy with several apparently promising old and new molecules. Aim of this review is then to summarize what is actually known about the SARS-CoV2 and its cardiovascular implications.
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Minerva cardioangiologica · Apr 2020
ReviewAn overview of cycling as active transportation and as benefit for health.
Active transportation is defined as travelling on foot, by bicycle or other non-motorized means, sometimes in combination with other forms of public transportation, in contrast with the use of motor vehicles. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity is a growing epidemic in most developed countries that spread over the last three decades; active transportation may be a promising approach to increase physical activity and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases improving cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiometabolic health. The health benefits of physical activity in reducing mortality and morbidity have been proved by several publications. ⋯ The advantages are remarkable in terms of contrasting obesity and sedentary lifestyle, decrease motor traffic congestion and mitigate climate change. Massive investments in policies and interventions aimed to increase active transportation are not generally promoted and there are differences in the prevalence of active transportation in the daily routine among different areas. As in the literature several studies as randomized trials or observational studies have been published, with different end-points, in order to investigate if active commuting may be the right answer to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiometabolic health, we aimed to review the available evidences of cycling as an active transportation and to consider its benefits on health.
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Minerva cardioangiologica · Feb 2020
Retraction: Effects of a restricted water intake on various clinical and laboratory outcomes in patients with heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The paper entitled "Effects of a restricted water intake on various clinical and laboratory outcomes in patients with heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials" by Renato De Vecchis et al, which was published online on February 20, 2020, has been withdrawn by the Publisher due to self-plagiarism.