Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510023
The Original Compared with Terminal in Anterior or Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Denglu Yan, Yancheng Song, Zhaojie Wang and Zhi Zhang
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 29, 2015
Background: It currently remains unclear why the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is most commonly torn from its proximal attachment on the femur and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is torn from its distal attachment on the tibia. This study is designed to evaluate the difference of ligament attachment in bone through a comparison of the origin with the terminal ends in both the ACL and PCL. Methods: A sample population of 203 knee patients was assessed through magnetic resonance imaging (...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510022
Physiologic Changes and Nutrient Intake in Female Participants during a Simulated 80.5 Kilometer Ultramarathon Run: A Pilot Study
R Scott Van Zant, Justin Grogg, Jennifer Schoon, Jason Exposito and Meghan Carroll
Article Type: Original Research Article | First Published: October 8, 2015
Purpose: To frequently examine body weight (BW), blood parameters, nutrient/fluid (N/F) intake, urine output and vital signs of recreational female runners completing a simulated ultramarathon. Methods: Three participants completed an 80.5 km run on a closed 8.1 km course. BW, blood glucose (BG), N/F intake and urine output were measured 24 hr pre- and post event. Complete blood count was measured 1 hr pre-and post event. BW, HR, SBP, DBP, BG, blood lactate (BL), RPE, lower extremity (LE) VAS pa...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510021
Manuscripts in the Sport and Exercise Sciences
Roger Ramsbottom
Article Type: Editorial | First Published: September 20, 2015
Scientific journals act as a means of exchange or the sharing of information / novel ideas between the author and its readership. A journal's editorial board are responsible for published papers which attain high standards of scientific merit. In order to further this process the authors have a responsibility to write clearly and succinctly, with clarity for the reader being upper-most in mind. Thus 'jargon' needs to be avoided and any acronyms used in the manuscript clearly defined. The methods...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3516/1410035
Important Considerations for Providers Regarding the Use of Electronic Cigarettes
Lucinda England, Joseph G. Lisko and R. Steven Pappas
Article Type: Editorial | First Published: November 01, 2015
The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems such as electronic cigarettes has increased considerably in recent years among youth and adults. While the majority of adult electronic cigarette users are current conventional cigarette smokers, an increasing number of adolescents who have not previously smoked are using use electronic cigarettes. Despite these trends, many health care providers report feeling uninformed about the health risks associated with the use of these products. For example...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410067
Recurrent Thrombus Formation in Left Ventricle with Preserved Systolic Function
Mustafa Yilmaztepe, Fatih Mehmet Ucar, Gokay Taylan, Hanefi Yekta Gurlertop, Volkan Yuksel, Suat Canbaz and Serhat Huseyin
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 12, 2015
A 48 years old male patient was referred to our clinic for intraventricular mass, detected incidentally during non-cardiac preoperative evaluation. The medical history of the patient was unremarkable except suspicious history of heart attack four years ago. Physical examination was normal. ECG showed normal sinus rhythm 76 beats per minute. Echocardiographic examination (Figure 1) revealed isodense mobile mass attached to left ventricle apex, moving in every systole towards the left ventricle o...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410065
Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Increased Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction and Cardiovascular Secondary Prevention
Lopez-Aguilera J, Suarez de Lezo J, Mazuelos-Bellido F, Suarez-de-Lezo Jr, Casado-Adam P, Heredia-Torres MA, Mayordomo-Riera FJ and Cano-Lliteras MP
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 10, 2015
Prospective observational before-after study in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit of Cordoba (Spain) between March 2013 and June 2014 during phase 2 of cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP). Demographic variables, LVEF, functional capacity and biochemical parameters were analyzed. Outcome variables at the beginning and end of the treatment were compared using the paired student t-test. In addition, a multiple linear regression analysis was completed to identify the variables related to the increase...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410064
Ambiguous Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction: The Key Role of the Cardiac CT-Scan
Marie-Philippe Verge, Geraldine Allain, Luc-Philippe Christiaens and Guillaume Lucas
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 09, 2015
Subaortic membranes are uncommon causes of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Combined subaortic membrane and aortic valve stenosis is even more rare and can be challenging for echocardiographic diagnosis. A 58 year old woman, known for symptomatic aortic stenosis was referred to our hospital department for dyspnoea. Her most important medical history was aortic coarctation surgery at the age of 13 without any significant event since that time. The trans-thoracic echocardiography showed...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410063
Diagnosis of Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with an Abnormal Myocardial SPECT Imaging
Teo Tee Yin Tracy, McNeely Parren, Demetroulis Elaine, Staffey Kimberly and Graham Michael
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 30, 2015
We present a case of stress-induced cardiomyopathy in a 66 year old male precipitated by electroconvulsive (ECT) for catatonia related to severe recurrent depression. Patient suffered from decades of bipolar syndrome with severe depression that is refractory from medication therapies. As the frequency of the recent admissions increases, the patient's guardian consented to ECT to treat his depression. During the ECT procedure, he developed non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT). The onset o...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410062
Early Recurrence of Myocardial Infarction in a Young Female caused by Left Main Coronary Artery Thrombosis
Silvio Nocco, Laura Concas, Daniele Congiu and Rinaldo Aste
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: November 30, 2015
A young female, cardiovascular risk factors free, was admitted to the coronary care unit for a sub-acute myocardial infarction caused by a critical ostial stenosis of the left anterior descending artery, treated with coronary angioplasty and insertion of two drug-eluting stents. Despite the administration of aggressive treatment, just 5 days after discharge, the patient was readmitted for early recurrence of myocardial infarction caused by left main coronary artery thrombosis treated with emerge...