Many patients undergoing coronary angiography because of chest pain syndromes, believed to be indicative of obstructive atherosclerosis of the epicardial coronary arteries, are found to have normal angiograms. In the past two decades, a number of studies have reported that abnormalities in the function and structure of the coronary microcirculation may occur in patients without obstructive athe...

The traditional view of atherosclerosis has recently been expanded from a predominantly lipid retentive disease to a coupling of inflammatory mechanisms and dyslipidemia. Studies have suggested a novel role for polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN)-dominant inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis. Human neutrophil peptides (HNPs), also known as alpha-defensins, are secreted and released...

Most studies have shown the positive effects of lavender inhalation in decreasing anxiety patients with cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to systematically review role aromatherapy these patients. By PRISMA standards, we explored on reducing diseases English databases through words and terms "aromatherapy", "lavender", "lavandula", "anxiety", "cardiovascular diseases". Out 16 647 papers, 12 pap...

The complement system is an important part of innate immunity; however, as with other parts of the immune system, the complement system can become pathologically activated and create or worsen disease. Anticomplement reagents have been studied for several years, but only recently have they emerged as a viable therapeutic tool. Here, we describe the role of the complement system in a wide array ...

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for coronary heart diseases (CHDs) and stroke. Coronary computed tomography (CT) enables physicians to visualize the vascular system with high specificity sensitivity. Aim of work: To evaluate role CT angiography as diagnostic tool in assessment chest pain patients suffering from HTN. Patients Methods: This prospective study was carried out ...