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In persons with and without diabetes, elevated blood pressure (BP) is the leading cause of stroke and a major risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease and heart failure. Strategies that effectively lower BP include drug therapy and lifestyle modification.
Consecutive patients who are scheduled to undergo elective cardiac surgery in Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital will be evaluated for enrollment. Those who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria will be invited to be study participants. Volunteers
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is the most common metabolic disease and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. T2DM is a chronic disease that affects over 451 million people in the world and this number is expected to increase over the years and it is estimated that in 2045 there will be in the
Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the most high-income countries and there is substantial evidence that it is epidemic in many low- and middle-income countries. Complications from diabetes, such as coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, stroke, diabetic neuropathy,
The escalating pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are among the most devastating health crises worldwide. The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) > 30kg/m^2) is nearly 1 billion individuals worldwide and estimated by the Center for Disease Control at 37.7 percent of
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is a substantial public health problem throughout the world, with the prevalence increasing rapidly in numerous developing and developed nations. In 2014, about 13% of the world's adult
Sleep-related breathing disorders (SBAS), particularly obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), are one of the most common causes of non-restorative sleep. Disturbances of sleep disorders include apneas and hypopneas associated with either or not pharyngeal obstruction and hypoventilation. Depending
INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, having a prevalence of about ~ 2% in the general population. Among healthy men and women age 40 years, the risk of lifelong AF occurrence is approximately 25%. The current estimated prevalence of AF is
The modern lifestyle has led to the development and propagation of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) pandemics. Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to its associated diseases such as T2DM; certain cancers; cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, coronary artery
OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in muscle architecture by ultrasound, before and after an intervention with physical exercise directed in water in frail individuals; and determine the correlation of the image findings with the changes detected in their morbidity, functionality and quality of
At present, there are no guidelines for the treatment of obese patients with hypertension. Blood pressure control and effective control of obesity are important therapeutic targets for obesity-associated hypertension. Whether telmisartan can be used as PPAR-γ agonist, unlike other AT-1 receptor
In recent years, many medical decision support software (diagnostic or therapeutic) have emerged to help doctors in their choices. For type 2 diabetes, apart from a decision-making aid tool posted on the HAS website, the Diascope tool can be cited. A group of 12 European experts came together to
Weight gain greatly increases the risk of chronic diseases after stroke such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, pulmonary and heart disease. Approaches to weight-loss are lacking, yet necessary, due to the unique physiological and cognitive needs of persons with CVA. There is evidence that
Disordered glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is multifactorial and includes dysfunction not only of β-cells of the pancreas, liver and muscles, but also of the adipose tissue, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, α-cells of the pancreas and the brain. Therefore, it is likely