Endurance exercise-induced changes in BNP concentrations in cardiovascular patients versus healthy controls

Endurance exercise-induced changes in BNP concentrations in cardiovascular patients versus healthy controls.

BACKGROUND Healthy athletes demonstrated increased B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations following exercise, but it is unknown whether these responses are exaggerated in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) or disease (CVD). We compared exercise-induced increases in BNP between healthy controls (CON) and individuals with CVRF or CVD. Furthermore, we aimed to identify pr...

Comparison of periodontal parameters among cardiovascular patients and healthy controls

Background: This study was performed to evaluate periodontal status in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and assessment of periodontal diseases prevalence in these patients. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data on 100 patients were collected with mean age of 51 ± 11 years. The case group included of 50 patients with confirmed CVD who referred to Ali-ibn ...

Changes in BNP and cardiac troponin I after high-intensity interval and endurance exercise in heart failure patients and healthy controls.

Serum vitamin D in hypertensive patients versus healthy controls, Is there an association?

Background: Both vitamin D deficiency and hypertension are prevalent in the general population. Several observations indicate an association between vitamin D deficiency and high blood pressure. The present case-control study aimed to compare serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) in hypertensive patients versus healthy controls. Methods: One hundred patients aged 30-60 years with hypertension (...

Vitamin D status and distribution in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease versus healthy controls

 Background: Vitamin D has a potential to modulate inflammatory response against noxious particles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The present study was conducted to determine the status of serum vitamin D in COPD versus healthy group. Methods: The patients presented to the outpatient pulmonary clinic of Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol Iran. Diagnosis of...