Aging is the main risk factor for vascular disease and ensuing cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular events, the leading causes of death worldwide. In a progressively aging …

The leading cause of death in the world, cardiovascular disease (CVD), remains a
formidable condition for researchers, clinicians and patients alike. CVD comprises a broad …

Background: Early detection of coronary atherosclerosis using coronary computed
tomography angiography (CCTA), in addition to coronary artery calcification (CAC) scoring …

Background Coronary calcification hinders stent delivery and expansion and is associated
with adverse outcomes. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) delivers acoustic pressure waves to …

Background: Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) delivers acoustic pressure waves to modify
calcium, enhance vessel compliance and optimize stent deployment. The objective of this …

Aims Smokers are at increased risk of cardiovascular events. However, the exact
mechanisms through which smoking influences cardiovascular disease resulting in …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have a higher risk of developing early
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although vascular calcification (VC) is one of the strongest …

Over 200 million individuals worldwide are estimated to have peripheral artery disease
(PAD). Although the term peripheral can refer to any outer branch of the vasculature, the …

Abstract Purpose of Review This narrative review appraises research data on the potentially
harmful effect of obesity and insulin resistance (IR) co-existence with type 1 diabetes …

Aging biomarkers are a combination of biological parameters to (i) assess age-related
changes,(ii) track the physiological aging process, and (iii) predict the transition into a …