Abstract Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) is a secreted glycoprotein that mediates
inflammation, macrophage polarization, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. The expression of …

With increased ageing of the population, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the
most important factor endangering human health worldwide. Although the treatment of CVD …

A non-dipper pattern of high blood pressure is associated with increased risk of organ
damage and cardiovascular disease in patients with hypertension. The aim of the study was …

Background and Objectives: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is shown to be an important
factor in the development of coronary artery disease, but numerous pathophysiological …

Background Human cartilage glycoprotein‐39 (YKL‐40) has been suggested to be a new
marker of inflammation, atherosclerosis, and endothelial dysfunction. However, whether a …

Aims Epicardial adipose tissue has been reported to be associated with the development of
cardiometabolic disease. Whether this is true for hypertension and non-dipper blood …

Hypertension remains one of the primary causes of premature cardiovascular mortality
representing a major independent risk factor. The importance of ambulatory blood pressure …

Background To evaluate the prognostic value of plasma YKL‐40 (human cartilage
glycoprotein‐39) for acute ischemic stroke. Methods and Results We measured plasma YKL …

Background and aims The previous study suggested that Human cartilage glycoprotein-39
(YKL-40) was positively associated with hypertension incidence in certain high-risk groups …

Background Epicardial fat tissue is known to have an unique endocrine function which affect
the cardiac autonomic system. Heart rate recovery (HRR) is a simple non-invasive …