Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by kid-ney damage or a reduced kidney filtration
function with an estimated glomerular filtration rate< 60 mL/(min· 1.73 m²) for> 3 months …

Capsaicin, the organic compound which attributes the spicy flavor and taste of red peppers
and chili peppers, has been extensively studied for centuries as a potential natural remedy …

In calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD), mechanosensitive valvular cells respond to fibrosis-
and calcification-induced tissue stiffening, further driving pathophysiology. No …

Aortic diseases, such as aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and dissections, demonstrate a
preferential development and progression around the aortic circumference, resulting in a …

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the global leading causes of morbidity
and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Vascular calcification (VC) is a major …

Chronic kidney disease patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which is the
leading cause of mortality among this population. In addition, chronic kidney disease is a …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) with high morbidity and mortality all over the world is
characterized by decreased kidney function, a condition which can result from numerous risk …

The crosstalk of the heart with distant organs such as the lung, liver, gut, and kidney has
been intensively approached lately. The kidney is involved in (1) the production of systemic …

Object To explore the potential association between dietary live microbe intake and
abdominal aortic calcification (AAC). Methods We conducted a cross-section study based on …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased cardiovascular risk
compared with the general population, which is driven, at least in part, by mechanisms that …