Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between intravascular
ultrasound (IVUS)-derived measures of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular outcomes …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to characterize the determinants of plaque
progression despite achieving very low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) …

Background The mechanism that confers adverse cardiovascular prognosis in patients with
the metabolic syndrome (MetS) remains unclear. We sought to investigate the association of …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the
favorable effect of pioglitazone on atheroma progression. Background: Diabetes mellitus is …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
and statins (hydroxy-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors) on inflammatory markers and …

Background Vaccination is the most important way out of the novel coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Vaccination practices have started in different countries for …

Introduction Catathrenia is a rare, idiopathic, sleep-related respiratory condition
characterized by irregular groans, which occur during prolonged expiration in sleep. The …

In this study, we investigated whether the CHA2DS2-VASc score could be used to estimate
the need for hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU), the length of stay in the ICU, and …

Objectives: This study compared serial changes in coronary percent atheroma volume (PAV)
and calcium index (CaI) in patients with coronary artery disease who were treated with and …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and metabolic syndrome (MS) are associated with adverse
cardiovascular outcomes. However, the extent and progression of coronary atherosclerosis …