Vascular smooth muscle cells and arterial stiffening: relevance in development, aging, and disease
P Lacolley, V Regnault, P Segers… - Physiological …, 2017 - journals.physiology.org
The cushioning function of large arteries encompasses distension during systole and recoil
during diastole which transforms pulsatile flow into a steady flow in the microcirculation …
during diastole which transforms pulsatile flow into a steady flow in the microcirculation …
Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in the treatment of diabetes mellitus: cardiovascular and kidney effects, potential mechanisms, and clinical applications
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, including empagliflozin, dapagliflozin,
and canagliflozin, are now widely approved antihyperglycemic therapies. Because of their …
and canagliflozin, are now widely approved antihyperglycemic therapies. Because of their …
Recommendations for improving and standardizing vascular research on arterial stiffness: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association
Townsend et al Vascular Research on Arterial Stiffness 699 pressure, blood flow, and
arterial diameter change with each heartbeat. In addition to the passive mechanical …
arterial diameter change with each heartbeat. In addition to the passive mechanical …
[HTML][HTML] The role of vascular biomarkers for primary and secondary prevention. A position paper from the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on …
C Vlachopoulos, P Xaplanteris, V Aboyans… - Atherosclerosis, 2015 - Elsevier
While risk scores are invaluable tools for adapted preventive strategies, a significant gap
exists between predicted and actual event rates. Additional tools to further stratify the risk of …
exists between predicted and actual event rates. Additional tools to further stratify the risk of …
Central blood pressure: current evidence and clinical importance
CM McEniery, JR Cockcroft, MJ Roman… - European heart …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Pressure measured with a cuff and sphygmomanometer in the brachial artery is accepted as
an important predictor of future cardiovascular risk. However, systolic pressure varies …
an important predictor of future cardiovascular risk. However, systolic pressure varies …
The effect of empagliflozin on arterial stiffness and heart rate variability in subjects with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes mellitus
DZI Cherney, BA Perkins, N Soleymanlou… - Cardiovascular …, 2014 - Springer
Background Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus are at high risk for the development of
hypertension, contributing to cardiovascular complications. Hyperglycaemia-mediated …
hypertension, contributing to cardiovascular complications. Hyperglycaemia-mediated …
Arterial stiffness, the brain and cognition: a systematic review
Background Arterial stiffness is a known predictor of cardiovascular disease, and has also
been associated with markers of cerebral small vessel disease as well as poor cognitive …
been associated with markers of cerebral small vessel disease as well as poor cognitive …
Arterial stiffness and hypertension: emerging concepts
Arterial stiffness is increasingly recognized as an impor-tant prognostic index and potential
therapeutic target in patients with hypertension. It is closely linked to, but by no means …
therapeutic target in patients with hypertension. It is closely linked to, but by no means …
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors effect on arterial stiffness and wave reflections: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomised controlled trials
OBJECTIVE: Several studies have assessed the effect of angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEIs) on arterial stiffness and wave reflections as measured by pulse wave …
inhibitors (ACEIs) on arterial stiffness and wave reflections as measured by pulse wave …
Mechanisms of vascular calcification in CKD—evidence for premature ageing?
CM Shanahan - Nature Reviews Nephrology, 2013 - nature.com
Ageing is a potent, independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Calcification of the
vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) layer of the vessel media is a hallmark of vascular …
vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) layer of the vessel media is a hallmark of vascular …