Fibrinogen contributes to thrombosis risk in different ways. Indeed, various mutations in the
fibrinogen genes predispose to thrombosis. At the same time, high levels of fibrinogen are …

Intermittent claudication (IC) is defined by leg muscle pain, cramping and fatigue brought on
by ambulation/exercise; relieved on rest; and caused by inadequate blood supply and is the …

Severe pulmonary hypertension (SPH) is characterized by precapillary arteriolar lumen
obliteration, dramatic right ventricular hypertrophy, and pericardial effusion. Our recently …

Atherosclerotic arterial occlusive disease affecting the lower extremities is also known as
peripheral artery disease (PAD). This disorder affects 8 to 12 million individuals in the US …

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of developing lower extremity
peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The effect of DM on restenosis and patency rates in …

AIMS: To determine whether statins can reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality in
patients undergoing non-cardiac vascular surgery. METHODS: A search using Pubmed was …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether there is an association between serum ischemia-
modified albumin and the risk factor profile in type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is associated with high rates of cerebrovascular and
cardiovascular events; PAD is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis. As a result, standard …

Statins are pluripotent agents exhibiting multiple non-lipid-lowering actions. Besides their
established role in the management of hypercholesterolemia, statins may also have …

There is no doubt that lowering serum cholesterol levels reduces the risk of major coronary
events. This evidence has led treatment guidelines to set progressively lower targets for low …