On 12 March 2020, the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a
pandemic by the World Health Organization. As of 4 August 2020, more than 18 million …

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and its complications are the leading cause of death
worldwide. Inflammatory activation and dysfunction of the endothelium are key events in the …

Oxidative stress (OS) has the ability to damage different molecules and cellular structures,
altering the correct function of organs and systems. OS accumulates in the body by …

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute inflammatory protein that increases up to 1,000-fold at
sites of infection or inflammation. CRP is produced as a homopentameric protein, termed …

Availability of artificial light and light-emitting devices have altered human temporal life,
allowing 24-hour healthcare, commerce and production, and expanding social life around …

Atherosclerosis develops due to lipid accumulation in the arterial wall and sclerosis as result
of increased hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress, lipid oxidation, and protein oxidation …

Endothelial dysfunction is one of the initial steps in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and
development of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus. Several risk …

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a short pentraxin mainly found as a pentamer in the circulation,
or as non-soluble monomers CRP (mCRP) in tissues, exerting different functions. This …

Purpose—The aim of this statement is to summarize data on stroke risk factors that are
unique to and more common in women than men and to expand on the data provided in …

Hypertension is a complex condition and is the most common cardiovascular risk factor,
contributing to widespread morbidity and mortality. Approximately 90% of hypertension …