OBJECTIVES We evaluated the relative and combined value of oxidative stress biomarkers for predicting cardiovascular mortality in patients undergoing selective coronary angiography. BACKGROUND Oxidative stress participates in all stages of cardiovascular disease, from lipoprotein modification to plaque rupture, and biomarkers of oxidative stress predict development of coronary artery disease ...

introduction: during ramadan, adult muslims abstain from drinking and eating from sunrise to sunset. this religious practice influences individuals’ lifestyle factors such as eating behavior, meal schedule, and sleep pattern. these changes may affect endocrine and neuroendocrine circadian patterns, and consequently, cardiovascular indices. this study was performed to investigate the effects of ...