BACKGROUND: Bleeding after starting anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) may be the first sign of malignancy, ...
BACKGROUND: Circular RNAs derived from both nuclear and mitochondrial genomes are identified in animal cells.
The heart is a highly sex-biased organ, as sex shapes innumerable aspects of heart health and disease. Sex chromosomes and sex hormones —testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen— establish and ...
The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk ...
Although cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach to promote neovascularization, its effects are mostly limited to capillaries. To generate larger or stable vessels, layering of mural cells ...
Department of Cell Biology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC. (R.M.P., A.P.L.) Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a significant risk factor that accelerates atherosclerosis, decreases muscle function, and increases the risk of amputation or death in patients with ...
The activation and polarization of T cells play a crucial role in atherosclerosis and dictate athero-inflammation. The epigenetic enzyme EZH2 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) mediates the H3K27me3 ...
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major health concern worldwide and requires effective preventive measures. Lp(a) (lipoprotein [a]) has recently garnered attention as an independent risk ...
Suboptimal vascular risk factor screening after pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes is a missed opportunity for cardiovascular prevention. Multifaceted strategies to improve screening, ...