Most acute coronary syndromes are caused by sudden luminal thrombosis due to
atherosclerotic plaque rupture or erosion. Preventing such an event seems to be the only …

Background—The contribution of plaque extent to predict cardiovascular events among
patients with nonobstructive and obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) is not well …

Background: Whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) protects against cardiovascular
disease (CVD) remains unclear. Objective: To assess atherosclerosis progression and CVD …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and morality in the United
States. Nearly one in three Americans dies of heart disease d stroke (1). Elevated blood …

Aims To evaluate the diagnostic power of integrating the results of computed tomography
angiography (CTA) and CT myocardial perfusion (CTP) to identify coronary artery disease …

Degenerative, calcific valvular aortic stenosis (AS), caused by an active process of
atherosclerosis, calcification and ossification, is the most common cause of AS in …

Observational studies have suggested that the intake of flavonoids is associated with a
decreased risk of CVD. However, the results of these studies remain controversial. The aim …

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the western world.
Due to advancements in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, cardiovascular mortality has …

A family of detoxifying enzymes called aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) has been a
subject of recent interest, as its role in detoxifying aldehydes that accumulate through …

Women may expect to spend more than a third of their lives after menopause. Beginning in
the sixth decade, many chronic diseases will begin to emerge, which will affect both the …