Hormones have a vital duty in the conservation of physiological cardiovascular function
during pregnancy. Alterations in oestrogen, progesterone and prolactin levels are …

The benefits of physical activity in cardiovascular diseases have long been appreciated.
However, the molecular mechanisms that trigger and sustain the cardiac benefits of exercise …

When exposed to an abrupt stretch, cardiac muscle exhibits biphasic active force
enhancement. The initial, instantaneous, force enhancement is well explained by the Frank …

Heart failure is the leading cause of death among diabetic people. Cellular and molecular
entities leading to diabetic cardiomyopathy are, however, poorly understood. Coupling of …

Background It is well known that after menopause women are exposed to a greater
cardiovascular risk, but the intracellular modifications are not properly described. The …

Chronic heart failure is a serious, progressive pathology with a rising prevalence and a
mortality rate that has not improved in several decades. A new potential treatment strategy is …