Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is epidemic throughout the world and is
etiologic for such acute cardiovascular events as myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke …

The pathophysiology of vascular disease is linked to accelerated biological aging and a
combination of genetic, lifestyle, biological, and environmental risk factors. Within the …

Biocompatibility in hemodialysis (HD) has considerably improved in recent decades, but
remains an open issue to be solved, appearing essential to reduce systemic inflammation …

Heart failure (HF) is one of the greatest problems in healthcare and it often coexists with
declining renal function. The pathophysiology between the heart and the kidneys is …

Hypertension is a frequent condition encountered during kidney disease development and a
leading cause in its progression. Hallmark factors contributing to hypertension constitute a …

The negative effects of obesity on the cardiovascular health have drawn much attention.
Weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) has been proved to reflect weight-independent …

High-mobility group protein box 1 (HMGB1) is a member of a highly conserved high-mobility
group protein present in all cell types. HMGB1 plays multiple roles both inside and outside …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiac insufficiency often co-exist, particularly in uremic
patients on hemodialysis (HD). The occurrence of abnormal renal function in patients with …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that can affect various systems in
the human body. Renal failure promotes mechanisms of premature cellular aging and also …

Elderly individuals with chronic disorders tend to develop inflammaging, a condition
associated with elevated levels of blood inflammatory markers, and increased susceptibility …