VOLUME 5(4) • 2017
Forgiving one’s Neighbour from the perspective of the Holy Fathers
ABSTRACT. The writings of the Holy Fathers, whose guidance we will hereby approach, dedicate memorable pages to the act of forgiving (viz. “forgiving one’s neighbour.” Gr. “áfesin ton plésion”), thus proving the fundamental importance of this issue. These Fathers were religious leaders of Christians..
Edmund Spenser and the mystic universe
ABSTRACT. The following is an exploration of Edmund Spenser’s mystic universe of love, beauty and truth. It will be shown that Spenser oscillates between Plato’s and Aristotle’s worldviews, with sometimes more inclination towards Aristotelianism. We take into consideration mainly Spenser’s famous fo..
Cardiovascular causes of gastrointestinal bleeding
ABSTRACT. The gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) of cardiovascular causes represents a practical issue requiring a multidisciplinary approach. It may clinically manifest either as an acute life-threatening episode or as an obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. The diagnostic algorithm includes various ima..
Psychological challenges in ischemic heart disease
ABSTRACT. The ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Increasing evidence has revealed that psychosocial factors, as independent risk factors, play an important role in ischemic heart disease. The present study aims to review the impact of the main psychological factors such ..
Variant angina
ABSTRACT. Prinzmetal angina is an intense vasoconstriction causing total or subtotal occlusion of coronary arteries, playing an important role in the assessment of myocardial ischemic syndromes. Coronary angiography and provocative tests are required in order to give a positive diagnosis. Although t..