The pulmonary circulation is a low-resistance, low-pressure, and high-compliance system
that allows the lungs to receive the entire cardiac output. Pulmonary arterial pressure is a …

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious disease characterized by various degrees of
pulmonary vasoconstriction and progressive fibroproliferative remodeling and inflammation …

Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread exposures that are legal and
socially accepted in many societies. Both have been widely recognized as important risk …

Various cardiopulmonary pathologies associated with electronic cigarette (EC) vaping have
been reported. This study investigated the differential adverse effects of heating-associated …

Cigarette smoking remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiopulmonary diseases;
however, the effects of nicotine alone on cardiopulmonary function remain largely unknown …

This review summarizes cardiovascular consequences of vaping from cumulative research
findings. Strategic application of emerging technologies to understand the impact of vaping …

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and fatal disease. Sustained
pulmonary vasoconstriction and concentric pulmonary vascular remodeling contribute to the …

Electronic cigarette use has increased globally prompting calls for improved understanding
of nicotine's cardiovascular health effects. Our group has previously demonstrated that …

Background Nowadays, cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of chronic disease
and premature death, especially cardiovascular disease. As an emerging tobacco product, e …

Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of end-stage renal
disease which is associated with adverse outcomes including all-cause mortality and …