Prognostic role of con-/discordant coronary flow reserve and microvascular resistance in coronary microvascular disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Ibtihal Al Amri, Federico Oliveri, Jin Al-Gully, Jessica Parisa Forouzanfar, Jose Manuel Montero-Cabezas, Johan Wouter Jukema, Melina Cynthia den Haan, Brian Oscar Bingen

“…Patients were divided into four groups: (1) normal CFR and MR, (2) abnormal CFR and MR, (3) abnormal CFR with normal MR and (4) normal CFR with abnormal MR and analysed for all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).Results We identified four studies representing 2310 total participants. …”
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Development and Validation of a Predictive Model Based on Serum Silent Information Regulator 6 Levels in Chinese Older Adult Patients: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study by Yuzi You, Wei Liang, Yajie Zhao

“…The nomogram for CAD outcome prediction in older adult patients with angina pectoris may aid in clinical trial design and personalized clinical decision-making, particularly in institutions where SIRT6 is being explored as a biomarker for aging or cardiovascular health.…”
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Association between secondhand smoke exposure and hypertension in never smokers: a cross-sectional survey using data from Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey... by Young Sik Park, Chang-Hoon Lee, Sang Haak Lee, Kwang-Ha Yoo, Yu-Il Kim, Chul Min Ahn, Ju Ock Kim, Ju-Heon Park, Jae Yeol Kim, Eun Mi Chun, Tae-Hoon Jung

“…Objectives Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is associated with cardiovascular disease. This study aims to determine the association between SHS exposure estimated by questionnaire and hypertension in Korean never smokers.Setting Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) V was conducted from 2010 to 2012.Participants We selected the never smokers aged over 20 years who answered the question about the SHS exposure.Primary and secondary measures SHS exposure in both the home and work place was estimated using a self-reporting questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding acute coronary syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Amerzadeh, Mahdie Bahrami, Mojtaba Senmar, Zahra Hosseinkhani, Zahra Shafiei Kisomi

“…Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and disability among individuals with diabetes. …”
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Assessment of Plasma Sodium to Potassium Ratio, Renal Function, Markers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Nigerian Hypertensive Patients by Oloruntoba A. Ekun, Folasade Daniel, Philip Adebola, Adeola Ajibare, Oyeronke O. Ekun, Oluwafunso O Omogoroye, Oluwafemi S. Ilori, Bankole J. Oluwasayo, Mary F. Oshundun, Sade R. Oyegbami

“…Abnormal values of markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial function could impact deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system among hypertensive Nigerians. A decreased bicarbonate possibly suggests an occult acid-base imbalance among hypertensive volunteers.…”
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Construction of an Index System of the Biosafety Incident Response Capability for Nursing Staff: A Delphi Study by Chao Wu, Mengyi Hu, Xinyan Zhang, Mimi Fu, Lu Li, Qiang Xu, Xiaolan Guo, Hongjuan Lang

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GV1001, hTERT Peptide Fragment, Prevents Doxorubicin-Induced Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Endothelial Cells and Atherosclerosis in Mice by Wei Chen, Seojin Kim, Sharon Y. Kim, Cheyenne Beheshtian, Naryung Kim, Ki-Hyuk Shin, Reuben H. Kim, Sangjae Kim, No-Hee Park

“…These findings suggest the potential of GV1001 as a therapeutic agent to mitigate the long-term cardiovascular side effects associated with doxorubicin treatment in humans.…”
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The Comparison of the Kidney Effects of Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Agonist-Administered Concomitant with Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor... by Kazuo Kobayashi, Masao Toyoda, Nobuo Hatori, Kazuyoshi Sato, Masaaki Miyakawa, Kouichi Tamura, Akira Kanamori

“…Strong evidence exists supporting the utility of sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors (SGLT2is) for treating not only cardiovascular events but also renal events. We previously reported that SGLT2is improved the urine albumin-to-creatine ratio (ACR) in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Pathogenic and periodontal bacteria may contribute to the fatal outcome of critically ill elderly COVID-19 patients by L. Johana Madroñero, Eliana P. Calvo, Carolina Coronel-Ruiz, Myriam L. Velandia-Romero, María Angélica Calderón-Peláez, Jhann A. Arturo, Adriana P. Franco-Rodríguez, Ricardo Gutiérrez-Pérez, Lady S. López, Félix G. Delgado, Sigrid J. Camacho-Ortega, Lilia J. Bernal-Cepeda, Sonia P. Bohórquez, Jaime E. Castellanos

“…Elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and lactate dehydrogenase, and higher frequencies of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and renal disease were observed in patients with a fatal outcome. …”
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Suspicion, screening, and diagnosis of wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: a systematic literature review by Katrine Bay, Finn Gustafsson, Michael Maiborg, Anne Bagger‐Bahnsen, Anne Mette Strand, Trine Pilgaard, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…Three articles discussed the importance of primary care providers in terms of patient entry, while the remaining articles had the cardiovascular setting as point of departure. The most frequently mentioned suspicion criteria were ventricular wall thickening (44/50), carpal tunnel syndrome (42/50), and late gadolinium enhancement on CMR (43/50). …”
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Identification of Potential Type II Diabetes in a Chinese Population with a Sensitive Decision Tree Approach by Dongmei Pei, Chengpu Zhang, Yu Quan, Qiyong Guo

“…Nine variables, including age, gender, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, history of cardiovascular disease or stroke, family history of diabetes, physical activity, work-related stress, and salty food preference, were considered. …”
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Serum N-Glycan Profiling Predicts Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis by Shingo Hatakeyama, Maho Amano, Yuki Tobisawa, Tohru Yoneyama, Megumi Tsushima, Kazuko Hirose, Takahiro Yoneyama, Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Takuya Koie, Hisao Saitoh, Kanemitsu Yamaya, Tomihisa Funyu, Shin-Ichiro Nishimura, Chikara Ohyama

“…Cox regression multivariate analysis showed cardiovascular events, body mass index, maximum intima media thickness, and the serum N-glycan intensity of peak number 49 were predictive indicators for overall survival. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…Additionally, prehypertension affects 25%–50% of adults, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. Early detection and management of prehypertension are crucial for delaying the need for pharmacological interventions. …”
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The immunoregulatory effects of scoparone on immune-mediated inflammatory diseases by Feifei Qiu, Jingru Lin, Xiaofei Huang, Bin Yang, Weihui Lu, Weihui Lu, Zhenhua Dai, Zhenhua Dai

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Health Implications of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Usage, Risks, and Treatment Approaches - The Literature Review by Krzysztof Jodłowski, Ewa Dubniewicz, Paula Majewska, Alicja Staszek, Wiktoria Łoskot, Jan Szwech, Mateusz Matczak, Karol Jasiński, Aleksandra Broda, Kacper Hoksa

“… Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are commonly used to enhance athletic performance and physical appearance, but their abuse is linked to a range of serious health consequences, including cardiovascular, liver, and psychological disorders, as well as infertility. …”
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Left Ventricular End-Systolic Volume Is a Reliable Predictor of New-Onset Heart Failure with Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by Marina Kato, Shuichi Kitada, Yu Kawada, Kosuke Nakasuka, Shohei Kikuchi, Yoshihiro Seo, Nobuyuki Ohte

“…We screened the patients who received cardiac catheterization to evaluate coronary artery disease concomitantly with both left ventriculography and LV pressure recording using a catheter-tipped micromanometer and finally enrolled 355 patients with LVEF ≥ 50% and no history of heart failure (HF) after exclusion of the patients with severe coronary artery stenosis requiring early revascularization. Cardiovascular death or hospitalization for HF was defined as adverse events. …”
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The development and pilot testing of a behavioral activation-based treatment for depressed mood and multiple health behavior change in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome. by Emily C Gathright, Katherine Diaz Vickery, Woubeshet Ayenew, Matthew C Whited, Melissa Adkins-Hempel, Michelle Chrastek, Jill K Carter, Rochelle K Rosen, Wen-Chih Wu, Andrew M Busch

“…<h4>Background</h4>Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with depressed mood demonstrate poor cardiovascular behavioral risk profiles and elevated risk for recurrent ACS and mortality. …”
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Global, regional, and national disease burden attributable to high systolic blood pressure in youth and young adults: 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study analysis by Chuan He, Saien Lu, Haijie Yu, Yingxian Sun, Xueyao Zhang

“…Abstract Background High systolic blood pressure (HSBP) can cause adverse cardiovascular events and is therefore associated with a heavy global disease burden. …”
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Efficacy of Olmesartan/Amlodipine Single‐Pill Combination on 24‐h Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Monitoring in Non‐Responders to Valsartan or Candesartan Monot... by Woo‐Baek Chung, Sang‐Hyun Ihm, Yun‐Seok Choi, Ho‐Joong Youn

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TEAD1‐Mediated Trans‐Differentiation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells into Fibroblast‐Like Cells Contributes to the Stabilization and Repair of Disrupted Atherosclerotic Plaques... by Ming Zhai, Zhijun Lei, Yefei Shi, Jiayun Shi, Yanxi Zeng, Shiyu Gong, Weixia Jian, Jianhui Zhuang, Qing Yu, Mark W. Feinberg, Wenhui Peng

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