The fundamental relationship between blood disorders and the cardiovascular system originates within multiple points of interface, ranging from the heart and its structural constituents to include heart chambers, valves, coronary arteries, coronary veins, and the cerebrovascular and peripheral vasculature. While the cellular components of circulating blood derive their primary origin from multi...

To evaluate the efficacy of thiabendazole for prophylaxis of strongyloidiasis in patients with hematologic diseases, we performed a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The incidence of strongyloidiasis was similar in both groups (p=0.36), but the compliance was better in the placebo group (p=0.04). This study does not support the use of thiabendazole prophylaxis in patients with hematologic d...

Evidence and information sources. The contribution of leukocytes and red cells to thrombogenesis has been reviewed. Moreover, the prevalence of thrombosis as a complication of hematologic diseases has been examined. The authors are involved in the investigation and management of acute and chronic hematologic diseases as well as in investigation of thrombophilia. Pub-Med was employed as a source...

Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (ACTDs) constitute a heterogeneous group of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, primarily affecting connective tissues and usually characterized by multisystem involvement with variable and frequently overlapping clinical manifestations. Abnormal immune regulation patterns and persistent inflammation are ACTD hallmarks. In such a context, autoim...