Background – Obesity is an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) and is associated with a higher AF burden. Recently, weight loss has been found to be associated with a significant r…
BACKGROUND: Atherosclerotic plaques form unevenly due to disturbed blood flow, causing localized endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction. Obesity exacerbates this process, but the underlying molecular mechanisms…
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View all available purchase options and get full access to this article. Byrne RA, Rossello X, Coughlan JJ, Barbato E, Berry C, Chieffo A, Claeys…
BackgroundPatients with acute coronary syndrome without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs; hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes) have not been well studied, with litt…
BackgroundBalance, Eye, Face, Arm, Speech, Time (BE FAST) was proposed to increase the public’s ability to recognize more signs of stroke by adding balance (B)…
BackgroundWhen more patients with congenital heart disease reach adult age, increased incidence of long‐term complications, including ischemic stroke, are expected. The aim of this study…
BackgroundMarfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder affecting the vascular and musculoskeletal systems. Limited knowledge exists regarding the exercise benefits for this population. This study…
BackgroundCorin plays important roles in the regulation of blood volume and pressure and cardiac function by activating natriuretic peptide pathway, exerting multiple cardioprotective effects. But…
All seven board members are expected to step down, paving the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint members who will do as he wants:…
BACKGROUND: The microbiota-derived short chain fatty acid butyrate has been shown to lower blood pressure (BP) in rodent studies. Nonetheless, the net effect of butyrate…
