Statins are drugs widely prescribed in high-risk patients for cerebrovascular or
cardiovascular diseases and are, usually, safe and well tolerated. However, these drugs …

The glycocalyx is a complex polysaccharide-protein layer lining the lumen of vascular
endothelial cells. Changes in the structure and function of the glycocalyx promote an …

The effects of green tea (GT) in obese subjects have been evaluated in different studies, but
no consensus has been obtained due to the heterogeneity of the results. The dosage, the …

Myocardial infarction (MI) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite
extensive efforts to provide early diagnosis and adequate treatment regimens, detection of …

In recent decades, the global demographic landscape has undergone a discernible shift that
has been characterised by a progressive increase in the proportion of elderly individuals …

Background: There is little consensus on using statins for primary prevention of
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and all-cause mortality in adults aged 75 years or older due …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic hepatic disease
characterized by excessive fat accumulation, and is the major risk for cardiovascular and …

Background Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease with a high
mortality worldwide. Understanding the atherosclerosis pathogenesis and identification of …

Increasing researches have considered gut microbiota as a new “metabolic organ,” which
mediates the occurrence and development of metabolic diseases. In addition, the liver is an …

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a type of chronic vascular disease, and its etiology is not yet fully
understood. AS is characterized by lipid deposition, atherosclerotic plaque formation …