BACKGROUND: The optimal management of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors during elective surgeries remains uncertain. While some studies suggest that continuing ACE inhibitors increase the risk of perioperative hypotension, others argue that discontinuation may heighten the risk of significan...
BACKGROUND: Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) occurs in 2 to 22% of patients after cardiac surgery for congenital heart diseases, including tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair. Dexmedetomidine emerged as a potential drug to prevent JET in these patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to ...
BACKGROUND: With the rising use of artificial sweeteners as sugar substitutes, concerns regarding their impact on cardiovascular health have emerged. Despite approval by national food regulatory agencies, evidence of their association with clinically significant cardiovascular events remains inconclusive...
