- Associations between Home, Office, and Central Blood Pressure and Microcirculatory Dysfunction in a Middle-Aged Population
Peder af Geijerstam, John Chalmers, Jan Engvall, Hanna Jonasson, Carl Johan Östgren, Sara Bergstrand, Tomas Strömberg, Fredrik H. Nyström, Karin Rådholm · PULSE · 2025-11-25
Introduction: Hypertension is linked to endothelial dysfunction, but causality and direction is not entirely known. The aim was to study the cross-sectional associations between home, office, and central BP and…
- Comparison between Triglyceride Glucose Index and Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance in Their Associations with Vascular Dysfunction: Danyang Study
Junya Liang, Tianna Zhou, Xinyue Wang, Weina Guo, Zhicong Pi, Ziwen Zheng, Xiwu Yan, Yun Gao, Mulian Hua, Siqi Zhang, Ji Soo Song, Ming Liu · PULSE · 2025-10-07
Introduction: While insulin resistance (IR) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease, vascular dysfunction represents a critical early pathological link. Although prior studies support the association…
- Prevalence of ABO and Rhesus blood group among blood donors and patients in Evercare Hospital Chattogram: An observational study
Umme Mezbah Akter, Tamanna Afroz, Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh · PULSE · 2025-11-09
The distribution pattern of ABO blood group and Rhesus-D type varies in different parts of the Bangladeshi population. This study was carried out to determine the frequency of ABO and RhD blood group among all the…
- A Case Report on Thyroid Metastasis from Primary Breast Cancer: An Unusual Secondary Site Demonstrated by FDG PET/CT scan
Taslima Sifat, Sharmin Farhana, Abu Billal, Biva S Khan, Raihan Hussain, Monisha Kabir · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Metastasis to the thyroid gland from non-thyroid sites is an uncommon clinical presentation despite its rich blood supply. On the other hand, breast cancer frequently metastasizes to the bones, lungs, brain and liver…
- Real-world experience of first 100 bone marrow transplant (BMT) cases from a single centre in Bangladesh
Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Tahir Rahman, Quazi Smita Haq · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Background: BMT also known as Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a curative treatment modality for many benign and malignant diseases. In Bangladesh, HSCT started from 2014 and till today only 6 centres are…
- Sedation in Regional Anaesthesia: Balancing Comfort, Safety, and Efficacy
Lutful Aziz · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Abstract not available Pulse Vol.17, 2025 P: 3-5
- Pulse Message Vol. 17(1)
Arif Mahmud · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Abstract not available Pulse Vol.17, 2025 P: 57-58
- Pattern of Blood Component Requisition and Utilization in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Zakia Akter, Jannatul Ferdous Reshma, Anamika Datta, Moushumi Farhana, Farida Parvin, Tashmim Farhana Dipta · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Introduction: Blood transfusion is an integral part for managing transfusion dependent patients, surgical-gynecological emergencies and many other cases. Symmetry should be maintained between blood component requisition…
- Submental Island Flap Can Be a Good Option for Tongue Reconstruction : A Report on Two Cases
F Ferdousi, Motiur Rahman Molla, Golam Mohiuddin Chowdhury · PULSE · 2025-11-09
This report describes two successful cases of lateral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) reconstructed using a submental island flap following surgical resection. Case 1: A 59-year-old woman, presented with a 3.1 ×…
- CME Vol.17 (1)
Raihan Hussain · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Abstract not available Pulse Vol.17, 2025 P: 54-55
- Solitary Ischial Metastasis from Primary Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Case and Literature Insight
Sabrina Taher, Taohida Yasmin, SM Mahbubul Alam, Arman Reza Chowdhury · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral tongue commonly metastasizes to regional cervical lymph nodes, but distant skeletal metastases are exceedingly rare. Case Presentation: We report a 54-year-old male…
- Clip-Assisted Common Bile Duct Cannulation During ERCP for Complex CBD Stones: A Novel Life-Saving Approach
Iqbal Murshed Kabir, SM Abu Zafar, Adnan Tasneem Hoque, Aspia Arfin, Muhammad Usman Iqbal · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Background: Common bile duct (CBD) stones are a potentially serious complication of gallstone disease, requiring timely removal to prevent life-threatening sequelae. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)…
- A Case Report of Facing Challenges During Anesthetic Management in a Patient with Prader–Willi Syndrome Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery
Nusrat Islam, Rabiul Alam, Lutful Aziz · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a heterogeneous genetic disorder caused by an anomaly on the chromosome 15. This condition typically results in low muscle tone, reduced height, cognitive impairments, and…
- Case Report: Life-Saving Emergency Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Iqbal Murshed Kabir, Rahul Bhakta, Aspia Afrin, M Atahar Ali, Asif Zaman Tushar · PULSE · 2025-11-09
Background: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common gastrointestinal emergency, and the patients should undergo urgent endoscopy within 24 hours of presentation, especially when associated with…
- Association of Office and 24-Hour Ambulatory Measurement of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity with Target Organ Damage in Hypertension
Huijuan Chao, Qian Wang, Biwen Tang, Yaya Bai, Shenshen Gao, Mark Butlin, Alberto Avolio, Junli Zuo · PULSE · 2025-07-21
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the association of office arterial stiffness and 24 h arterial stiffness as measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV) with subclinical target organ damage (TOD) in a…
- Ageing Arteries and Aerobic Exercise: Bridging Evidence and Innovation in Vascular Health
S. Prema, Deepankumar Shanmugamprema · PULSE · 2025-06-10
- Intrathoracic Myelomeningocele masquerading as Bronchogenic Cyst: A Case Report
F Baset, S M Abdullah Al Mamun, Zulfiqur Haider, Sania Ahsan · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects multiple organs and systems with different complications. Of the 2 types, Neurofibromatosis type 1, also known as von Recklinghausen Syndrome, is more…
- A Study of Blood Transfusion Services before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Farida Parvin, Tashmim Farhana Dipta, Zakia Akter, Jannatul Ferdous Reshma, Tamanna Mahfuza Tarin, Mohammad Abdul Aleem, Mohammad Ali, Samira Humaira Habib · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Background: The primary goal of safe blood transfusion services is to ensure continuous and easy access to blood components. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sudden interruption at all levels of…
- Improving Diagnostic Safety by minimizing errors in Preanalytical Phase of Laboratory Testing Process
Tahmina Rahman, Debashish Saha, Rezina Ahmed · PULSE · 2025-05-14
The role of laboratory medicine is indispensable for the healthcare industry. Laboratory Services is a rapidly expanding field which contributes significantly 60–70% of clinical decisions regarding hospitalization…
- Detection of BK virus by PCR in Suspected Graft Dysfunction in Renal Transplant Recipients and Cystitis in Bone Marrow Transplant Re
A. R. Hasan, Rummana Rahim, Nazmul Hasan, Quazi Smita Haq, Fahmida Begum, Ebadur Rahman, Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Mizanur Rahman · PULSE · 2025-05-14
BK virus (BKV) is a prevalent infectious agent known to be a leading cause of nephropathy and graft loss among kidney transplant recipients. Furthermore, it has emerged as a significant concern for individuals…
- Zika Virus-Associated Respiratory Tract Infection: A Rare Clinical Scenario
Chowdhury Adnan Sami, KFM Ayaz, Md Imrul Hasan, Sayat Quayum Mohona, Sumaiya Farah Marisa, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Introduction: The Zika virus, a flavivirus carried by arthropods, is mainly linked to febrile disease, rash, and neurological problems. Respiratory involvement, particularly hypoxemic respiratory failure with…
- Endoscopic Endonasal Excision of Nasal Meningoencephalocele with Repair of Skull Base Defect in 2-years 4-month-Old Child: A Case Report
AFM Ekramuddaula, Shipak Zareen Khan, Md Aliuzzaman Joarder, Mohammed Istiaque Hossain, Dilruba Akhter Zahan · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Nasal menigoenchephalocoeles are herniation of cranial content through a bony defect in the anterior skull base into the nasal cavity. Clinical presentation includes unilateral nasal mass, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea…
- En Bloc Resection of Osteoid Osteoma in the Medial Aspect of the Distal Femur (Right) Using Mid-vastus Approach with Allograft Reconstruction: A Case Report
Md Muztaba Ali, Shihat Ahmed, Md Sohel, Mohammed Motiur Rahman Rasel, Md Muraduzzaman, HM Iftekhar Alam, Samreen Khondakar · PULSE · 2025-05-14
A 48-year-old male presented with persistent localized pain in the medial aspect of the distal femur (Right)). Diagnosed was established with clinical history examination , Xray, CT and bone scanning along with…
- Pulse Message: Medical Tourism of citizens of Bangladesh: Are we able to contain all patients within the country?
Arif Mahmud · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Abstract not available Pulse Volume 16, Issue 2 2024: 59-60
- A case report on Total Knee Arthroplasty in an young adult with Post-Traumatic Secondary Osteoarthritis with Fixed Flexion Deformity (ROM 0-5) and six months outcome
Md Muztaba Ali, Md Sohel, Shihat Ahmed, Mohammed Motiur Rahman Rasel, Md Muraduzzaman, HM Iftekhar Alam, Shamim Khandaker · PULSE · 2025-05-14
This case report presents the management of a young adult with post-traumatic secondary osteoarthritis and a fixed flexion deformity ROM (0-5) of the knee, treated with total knee replacement (TKR). The patient, a…
- Trans- catheter Closure of Large Tubular PDA Followed by Post Device Closure Syndrome: A case study
Tahera Nazrin · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the commonest congenital heart disease. PDA can be closed by trans-catheter device implantation or surgical closure. Pediatric cardiologists have been closing the PDA with device with…
- Therapeutic plasma exchange in Graves’ disease – A Case Report
Abdullah Al Mamun, Kashfia Islam, Tanzin Ara Karim · PULSE · 2025-05-14
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is one possible treatment for patients resistant to conventional antithyroid drugs or requiring urgent attention for thyrotoxicosis. We report a 26-yr-old man with thyrotoxicosis…
- Physical activity, sedentary behavior, cardiorespiratory fitness with cardiac adiposity: A narrative review
Minsuk Oh, Hyo‐In Choi, Jong‐Young Lee, Dong Hoon Lee, Justin Y. Jeon · PULSE · 2025-02-26
Background: Pericardial adipose tissue (PAT), an ectopic fat depot surrounding the coronary arteries, is a significant pathogenic risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases. Due to its anatomical proximity to the heart…
- The Relationships among the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index Values, Proteinuria, and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients (the Coupling Registry)
Yumiko Fujita, Tomoyuki Kabutoya, Satoshi Hoshide, Kazuomi Kario · PULSE · 2025-12-22
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) raises cardiovascular risk, but its link with the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) in diabetic and non-diabetic patients remains unclear. The aim of this study was to clarify…
- Comparison of Non-Invasive Estimation of Central Aortic Blood Pressure and Biomarkers of Vascular Health Measured by Two Devices Using Brachial Cuff Waveforms
Xinyue Zhou, Xibao Shi, Yueliang Hu, Biwen Tang, Yakun Li, Mark Butlin, Alberto Avolio, Junli Zuo · PULSE · 2025-10-07
Introduction: The pulse wave analysis technology in the specialist SphygmoCor XCEL device has now been implemented in the CONNEQT Pulse device, which is a conventional sphygmomanometer suitable for home blood pressure…
- Relationships between Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Peptides Related to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Patients with Lower Extremity Arterial Disease
Ichiro Wakabayashi, Yoko Sotoda · PULSE · 2025-02-03
Introduction: Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), a blood pressure-independent measure of heart-ankle pulse wave velocity, is a relatively new indicator of arterial stiffness. The absolute value of the difference in…
- Assessing the Validity of Computerized Algorithms for Determining Pulse Wave Velocity: A Clinical Study
Amira Tairi, Hasan Obeid, Saliha Addour, Mark Butlin, Alberto Avolio, Catherine Fortier, Mohsen Agharazii · PULSE · 2025-01-03
Introduction: Aortic stiffness, assessed through carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV), has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. Measurements of PWV are based on the proper…
- Trends and Potential Risk Factors of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Beijian Zhang, Hexi Zhang, Hui Gong, Junbo Ge · PULSE · 2025-09-01
Introduction: Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (LEPAD), causing reduced limb blood flow and significant morbidity, is a major global health concern. Understanding its burden and attributable risk factors is…
- Human Aortic Vasoreactivity in Response to Various Stimuli: A Review
Cindy van Loo, Stan M.R.L. Toonen, Leon J. Schurgers, Tammo Delhaas, Bart Spronck · PULSE · 2025-07-31
Background: The aorta plays a crucial role in the blood circulation through its Windkessel function, buffering blood volume and regulating blood pressure. While traditionally viewed as primarily passive, this function…
- Thoracic Aortic Three-Dimensional Geometry
Cameron Beeche, Marie‐Joe Dib, Bingxin Zhao, Joe David Azzo, Hamed Tavolinejad, Hannah Maynard, Jeffrey Duda, James C. Gee, Oday Salman, Walter R. Witschey, Julio A. Chirinos · PULSE · 2025-01-27
Introduction: Aortic structure impacts cardiovascular health through multiple mechanisms. Aortic structural degeneration occurs with aging, increasing left ventricular afterload and promoting increased arterial…
- Effect of Acute Resistance Exercise and Resistance Exercise Training on Central Pulsatile Hemodynamics and Large Artery Stiffness: Part I
Denis J. Wakeham, Gary L. Pierce, Kevin S. Heffernan · PULSE · 2025-02-07
Background: Engaging in habitual resistance exercise training (RET; also known as strength training) causes systemic health effects beyond those caused by aerobic/endurance exercise training alone. Despite the…
- Effect of Acute Resistance Exercise and Resistance Exercise Training on Central Pulsatile Hemodynamics and Large Artery Stiffness: Part II
Denis J. Wakeham, Gary L. Pierce, Kevin S. Heffernan · PULSE · 2025-02-07
Background: In part one of this two-part series, we performed a detailed analysis of the hemodynamic signature produced during resistance exercise (RE) and discussed the subacute effects on short-term modulation of…