Gender Trends in First Authorship of Academic Publications Related to Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital cardiac preexcitation syndrome that arises from abnormal cardiac electrical conduction through an accessory pathway and results in symptomatic and life-threatening arrhythmias. The aim of this study is to analyze the patterns of gender representation among first-author publications concerning "Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome" within the PubMed-indexed publications from "January 1, 1973, to December 31, 2022," based on country and year. On May 9, 2023, bibliometric analysis was performed. The phrase "(Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome)" was looked up in PubMed. It covered articles released between January 1, 1973, and December 31, 2022. Articles accepted in the year 2022 and published in Pubmed in 2023 were included in the study. A total of 138 articles were considered and included in our analysis. Among these articles, 29 (21.01%) were authored by females, while 109 (78.99%) were authored by males. To conclude, this research study reveals a rising trend of females in lead authorship roles within the field of cardiac arrhythmia research. However, it remains evident that there is a significant gender gap, with male researchers still outnumbering their female counterparts.

Exploring Cardiovascular Manifestations in Vasculitides: An In-Depth Review.

Systemic vasculitides encompass a cluster of autoimmune diseases that affect blood vessels, and are characterized by immune-mediated injury to either small- or large-sized blood vessels. Individuals afflicted with systemic vasculitides experience notable morbidity and mortality attributable to cardiovascular manifestations. Noteworthy among these are ischemic heart disease, venous thromboembolism, aortic involvement, valvular irregularities, myocarditis, and pericarditis. This narrative review investigated and evaluated the prevalent cardiovascular disturbances commonly associated with different types of vasculitides. This review also discusses the mechanisms that underlie these manifestations. It also provides a thorough explanation of the many diagnostic techniques essential for detecting the disease at its occult stage. It is essential for healthcare professionals to have knowledge of the cardiovascular complications caused by vasculitides, as this enables them to promptly recognize these symptoms and employ suitable diagnostic techniques early on. By doing so, timely detection can be ensured, which will subsequently aid in initiating appropriate treatment strategies that are vital for decreasing morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic vasculitides.

Unveiling Breakthroughs in Post-resuscitation Supportive Care for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Narrative Review.

Survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) experience significant mortality rates and neurological impairment, potentially attributed to the hypoxic-ischemic injury sustained amid the cardiac arrest episode. Post-resuscitation care plays a crucial role in determining outcomes for survivors of OHCA. Supportive therapies have proven to be influential in shaping these outcomes. However, targeting higher blood pressure or oxygen levels during the post-resuscitative phase has not been shown to offer any mortality or neurological benefits. In terms of maintaining hemodynamic instability after resuscitation, it is recommended to use norepinephrine rather than epinephrine. While extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation has shown promising results, targeted temperature management has been found ineffective in improving outcomes despite its previous potential. This review also investigates various challenges and barriers associated with the practical implementation of these supportive therapies in clinical settings. The review also highlights areas ripe for future research and proposes potential directions to further enhance post-resuscitation supportive care for OHCA survivors.