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Growing evidence is showing important health impacts of sleep disruption. Sleep restriction is becoming increasingly common in today’s 24/7 society. Evidence from epidemiological studies suggest that reduced sleep dura...

Abstract Background Currently, the pathogenesis of congestive heart failure (CHF) in cats is not fully understood. Objective To identify novel biomarkers for CHF in cats caused by primary cardiomyopathy, particularly rel...

Copper is an essential trace element in the human body, extensively involved in key physiological and biochemical processes such as antioxidant defense, energy metabolism, neural signaling, and immune regulation. In rece...

Ergot alkaloids are a type of alkaloids secondary metabolic produced by Claviceps or Epichloë spp infected with black barley， wheat， rye， rice， corn， oats， and various other gramineous plants. Long-term expo...

Objective: Assessing subclinical atherosclerosis (sAT) is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet is considered the gold standard for cardiovascular protection, but cultural and economic bar...

Background. Patient hemodynamic stability during general anesthesia is a crucial factor, managing which helps avoid many complications, especially cardiovascular ones. Intravenous and inhaled anesthetics affect the human...

Existen crecientes informes sobre una drástica caída en consultas y realización de procedimientoscardiovasculares (incluyendo urgencias y emergencias) en regiones afectadas por la pandemia deCOVID-19, con el consecuen...

We read with great interest the recent article by Park H et al (1), entitled “Association between job insecurity and cardiovascular disease among workers with type 2 diabetes mellitus”. The study provides important e...

Patients with end-stage-renal disease (ESRD) experience a high cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, hyperlipidemia and hypertension are very common. Recent epidemiological research ha...

Abstract Importance The mortality benefit of lipid-lowering therapies (LLTs) in true primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains uncertain, in part because prior studies frequently included individuals wit...

Abstract Background Epidemiological data consistently associate low vitamin D status with elevated cardiovascular risk, yet causal mechanisms remain contested. Methods This review synthesized evidence through a protocol-...

Abstract Background Low- and middle-income countries are facing an increasing burden of disability and death due to cardiovascular diseases. Policy makers and healthcare providers alike need resource estimation tools to ...

Abstract Background Identifying factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is critical for its prevention, but this topic is scarcely investigated in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, northwestern China. We thus...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant global public health challenge, with its high incidence and mortality rates imposing a substantial socioeconomic burden. Tribbles family proteins (TRIB1, TRIB2, and T...

Abstract Slow and deep breathing is recommended as an effective treatment for hypertension using the RESPeRATE device. However, the acute cardiovascular responses to slow and deep breathing, including the potential mecha...

Abstract Current treatment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) mainly focuses on the modification of systemic risk factors, such as hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. Despite significant efforts and expans...

BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) disproportionately affects Black adults in the United States. This is increasingly acknowledged to be due to inequitable distribution of health-promoting resources. One potential co...

Abstract BackgroundMany persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D) lack risk awareness or underestimate their cardiovascular risk. Although health care professionals in primary health care strive to implement risk-aw...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with increasing recognition of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a major contributor to mortality. National data on cardiovascu...

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cardiovascular complication of thyrotoxicosis but its burden and predictors are poorly described in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed the prevalence, clinical cours...

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 800 million people worldwide. Patients undergoing haemodialysis often experience increased stress and compromised cardiovascular health, which may affect treat...

Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a common disease resulting in high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. An important cause of HF is mitral valve regurgitation (MR), which induces left ventricular remodeling and vol...

Abstract Background HIV/AIDS is a significant public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), accounting for 70% of the global disease burden. HIV mortality in SSA has declined due to expanded access to anti-retrovira...

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a multi-modal program centered around supervised exercise, is considered the standard of care for secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. The primary goals of CR are managing CVD r...