Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of premature mortality,
mainly from cardiovascular causes. The association between CKD on hemodialysis and …

Background Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter less than 2· 5 μm in diameter (PM
2· 5) and traffic-related air pollutant concentrations are associated with cardiovascular risk …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and contributes
considerably to morbidity.[1‑3] The underlying cause is atherosclerosis.[4] The development …

Objective—To assess the role of HDL (high-density lipoprotein)-mediated cholesterol mass
efflux capacity (CMEC) in incident cardiovascular disease and carotid plaque progression …

Background: Absence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) identifies asymptomatic individuals
at low cardiovascular disease risk. Carotid artery plaque is a marker of increased risk, but its …

Background—Tobacco smoke contains numerous agonists of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor
(AhR) pathway, and activation of the AhR pathway was shown to promote atherosclerosis in …

Background and aim Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated not only with
liver related morbidity and mortality but also with an increased risk of cardiovascular …

Objectives To examine the longitudinal mutual association between endothelial dysfunction
and arterial stiffness, and also to determine which of the two variables was more closely …

Background and aims It is not known if ultrasound carotid plaque features are associated
with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors or if they predict future CVD events. Methods …

Objective—HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) may not always be cardioprotective
in postmenopausal women. HDL particles (HDL-P) via ion-mobility may better reflect the …