Obesity is a multifaceted chronic condition with several contributing causes, including
biological risk factors, socioeconomic status, health literacy, and numerous environmental …

Plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) comprises a heterogeneous family of
lipoprotein species, differing in surface charge, size and lipid and protein compositions …

Continuous monitoring of the central blood pressure waveform from deeply embedded
vessels such as the carotid artery and jugular vein has clinical value for the prediction of all …

Although the burden of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasing,
there is no therapy available that improves prognosis. Clinical trials using beta blockers and …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Endothelial dysfunction is the first, although reversible,
sign of atherosclerosis and is present in obese adolescents. The primary end point of this …

Introduction Overweight or obese children develop abnormal endothelial cell dysfunction
and arterial intima–media thickening with increased vasomotor tone and inflammation …

The offspring of women with obesity during their pregnancy are exposed to an altered intra-
uterine environment. A subsequent influence on the cardiovascular development during …

Childhood and adolescence provide a unique window of opportunity to prevent
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease later in life, especially for pediatric groups at risk. The …

Abstract Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) management has reached a point where not
only optimal glycaemic control is necessary, but also additional interventions with proven …

High‐density lipoprotein (HDL) comprises a heterogeneous group of particles differing in
size, density, and composition. HDL cholesterol (HDL‐C) levels have long been suggested …