Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a zinc-dependent peptidase responsible for
converting angiotensin I into the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. However, ACE is a relatively …

Since the discovery of ischemic pre-and post-conditioning, more than 30 years ago, the
knowledge about the mechanisms and signaling pathways involved in these processes has …

African Americans with hypertension are at high risk for adverse outcomes from
cardiovascular and renal disease. Patients with stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease …

Background Healthcare administrative claims data hold value for monitoring drug safety and
assessing drug effectiveness. The US Food and Drug Administration Biologics Effectiveness …

Aim To investigate the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) following retinal artery
occlusion (RAO). Methods The study cohort included all patients diagnosed with RAO …

Environmental health studies relate how exposures (eg, chemicals) affect human health and
disease; however, in most cases, the molecular and biological mechanisms connecting an …

Introduction: Adiponectin (APN), an adipocytokine, exerts protective effects on cardiac
remodeling, while angiotensin II (Ang II) induces hypertension and vascular remodeling. The …

Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) is an imaging technique applied to the analysis of
left atrial function. STE provides a non-Doppler, angle-independent and objective …

Background The anticoagulation and risk factors in atrial fibrillation (ATRIA) score is
associated with adverse cardiovascular events. However, its relationship with coronary …

Background Antecedent hypertension is associated with poor outcome in patients with ST-
elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Whether differences in myocardial salvage, infarct …