Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Oxidative stress
and inflammation are major mechanisms responsible for the progression of CAD. Nuclear …

The term “cardiovascular diseases”(CVD) refers to various ailments that affect the heart and
blood vessels, including myocardial ischemia, congenital heart defects, heart failure …

Background Although dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) improves the outcomes of patients
undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), sex-specific differences in efficacy …

Platelets are multifunctional cells that ensure the integrity of the vascular wall and modulate
the immune response at the blood/vascular interface. Their pathological activation results in …

Background: Adherence to healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet (Med-
diet), is recommended for the maintenance of cardiovascular health. The determinants for …

Gender medicine is a multidisciplinary science and represents an important perspective for
pathophysiological and clinical studies in the third millennium. Here, it is provided an …

Background Obesity is a chronic disease with a high prevalence rate and is an established
risk factor for human health. Body mass index (BMI) is a common and primary indicator used …

Males and females show differential patterns in connectivity in resting-state networks (RSNs)
during normal aging, from early adulthood to late middle age. Age-related differences in …

Recent studies have highlighted the complexity of platelet biology, revealing their diverse
roles beyond hemostasis. Pathological platelet activation is now recognized as a key …

To investigate the protective role of high dose melatonin concerning myocardial I/R injury
and inflammation in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) …