Inflammation has a strong role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
(ASCVD). Several systemic inflammatory conditions have been linked to an increased risk of …

Heart failure threatens the lives of patients and reduces their quality of life. Heart failure,
especially heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, is closely related to systemic and …

Background Data on long-term cardiovascular outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) are sparse. Objectives This study sought to examine the long-term risk and prognosis …

Heart failure is a complex health issue, with important consequences on the overall
wellbeing of patients. It can occur both in acute and chronic forms and, in the latter, the …

Background Premature atherosclerosis occurs in patients with SLE; however, the
mechanisms remain unclear. Both mitochondrial machinery and proinflammatory cytokine …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex connective tissue disease that can
potentially affect every organ of the human body. In some cases, SLE may present with …

Background Recent studies showed that dyslipidemia could be a critical factor in the
progression of cardiovascular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The aim of …

Autoimmune diseases (ADs) encompass multisystem disorders, and cardiovascular
involvement is a well-known feature of autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic conditions …

Both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are classified as
autoimmune diseases, where the body's own immune response causes it to attack the host …

This open access book presents a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy,
providing readers with practical guidelines for its clinical management. The first part of the …