Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the value of feature-tracking cardiac magnetic resonance (FT-CMR) imaging in the quantitative evaluation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ⋯ FT-CMR, a non-invasive and rapid method for analyzing myocardial strains, has a high diagnostic value for AMI and should be helpful for the prevention and intervention of ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarctions.
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To determine the changes in serum bone metabolism indexes and ultrasonic bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with diabetic nephropathy at different stages, and their effects on diabetic renal microvascular complications. ⋯ Bone metabolism indexes and ultrasound bone mineral density are abnormally expressed in patients with diabetic nephropathy at different stages, which are closely related to the urine protein of patients. They have important clinical value in the diagnosis of early diabetic nephropathy.
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To investigate the therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) combined with donepezil on stroke patients with memory impairment. ⋯ TDCS combined with donepezil can reduce or delay the cognitive impairment of stroke patients, improve their delayed memory ability, increase the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex, and further enhance their neural function. Findings in our study support that the proposed therapeutic method is worthy of clinical application.
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The Valsalva maneuver (VM) is the most effective measure that can be carried out to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Our objective was to compare the efficacy of postural modified VM with 20 ml syringe to standard VM for the emergency treatment of SVT. ⋯ Modified Valsalva by using a wide-bore syringe is more effective method than standard Valsalva in terminating SVT.
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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of comprehensive rehabilitation intervention and its effect on the quality of life (QoL) in patients with advanced liver cancer after ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (UMA). ⋯ Comprehensive rehabilitation intervention can reduce the incidence of postoperative complications, improve the mood and QoL, and increase patient satisfaction and survival rate in patients with advanced liver cancer after UMA.