Serum albumin and cardiovascular disease: a Mendelian randomization study
An increasing body of evidence suggests that serum albumin levels play a role in cardiovascular diseases. However, the specific causal relationship between serum albumin levels and cardiovascular disease remai... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taoke Huang, Zhifeng An, Ziru Huang, Weiyang Gao, Benchuan Hao and Juan Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research

HAPLN1 knockdown inhibits heart failure development via activating the PKA signaling pathway
Heart failure (HF) is a heterogeneous syndrome that affects millions worldwide, resulting in substantial health and economic burdens. However, the molecular mechanism of HF pathogenesis remains unclear. (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tao Yan, Shushuai Song, Wendong Sun and Yiping Ge Tags: Research Source Type: research

Rationale and design of the SPRING trail: effectivity and safety of Pfo closuRe vs medIcine in alleviatiNg migraine, a multicenter, randomized and open-label trail
Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Several retrospective studies have suggested that the closure of the Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) may provide relief from migraines. However, three randomized... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yang Zi-yang, Li Hezhi, Luo Dongling, Wang Ximeng and Zhang Caojin Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research

Investigating the interplay of smoking, cardiovascular risk factors, and overall cardiovascular disease risk: NHANES analysis 2011 –2018
This study explores the intricate relationship between smoking, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and their combined impact on overall CVD risk, utilizing data from NHANES 2011 –2018. (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Athumani Mambo, Yulu Yang, Emmerenceana Mahulu and Zhou Zihua Tags: Research Source Type: research

Superoxide dismutases: marker in predicting reduced left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndrome
To examine the prognostic value of superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity for monitoring reduced left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)in the patients with type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiu-Yun Jiang, Qing Chen, Xiao-Yu Chen, Qiu-Ying Sun, Fei Jing, Hai-Qing Zhang, Jin Xu, Xiao-Hong Li and Qing-Bo Guan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Acute coronary syndrome patterns in the Young: risk factor profile and in-hospital outcomes in a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) accounts for coronary artery disease (CAD) –related morbidity and mortality. There has been growing concern about the rising incidence of ACS among young individuals globally both... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nadeem Kassam, Mzee Ngunga, Mohamed Varwani, Miriam Msunza and Mohamed Jeilan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Shifting perspectives in coronary involvement of polyarteritis nodosa: case of 3-vessel occlusion treated with 4-vessel CABG and review of literature
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) is a systemic vasculitis (SV) historically thought to spare the coronary arteries. Coronary angiography and contemporary imaging reveal coronary stenosis and dilation, which are asso... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dylan J. Walter, Grace E. Bigham, Steven Lahti and Syed W. Haider Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Acute myocardial infarction due to giant coronary artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula: a challenging case report and review of the literature
A coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment often accompanied by coronary artery fistula (CAF), leading to communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chambe... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: A. Vassilikou, MP Xenitopoulou, K. Ziampa, AP Evangeliou, S. Mitsiadis, A. Syrnioti, G. Petrakis, P. Tossios, V. Vassilikos and S. Tzikas Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Double trouble - dual outflow tract obstruction in congenital heart disease: a case report
Double chambered right ventricle is a rare congenital heart disease that is characterised by the presence of an anomalous muscle bundle that divides the right ventricle into a low pressure superior (distal) ch... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kanchan Maggo, Aanchal Bhayana, Pranav Gupta, Vidushi Gupta, Animesh Verma and Amita Malik Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Systemic immune-inflammation index as a novel predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis of cohort studies
The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), a novel marker of inflammation based on neutrophil, platelet, and lymphocyte counts, has demonstrated potential prognostic value in patients undergoing percutaneou... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chunyu Zhang, Minghao Li, Lin Liu, Li Deng, Xie Yulei, Yi Zhong, Bin Liao, Lu Yu and Jian Feng Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Bioinformatics integration reveals key genes associated with mitophagy in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury
Myocardial ischemia is a prevalent cardiovascular disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. While prompt restoration of blood flow is essential for improving patient outcomes, the subsequen... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhian Chen, Tianying Liu, Hao Yuan, Han Sun, Sitong Liu, Shuai Zhang, Li Liu, Shuang Jiang, Yong Tang and Zhi Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

A national perspective on cardiovascular diseases in Saudi Arabia
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are common chronic conditions that lead to morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there are no recent national or regional reports about CVDs in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, thi... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bader A. Alqahtani and Aqeel M. Alenazi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Upregulation of CIRP by its agonist prevents the development of heart failure in myocardial infarction rats
Downregulated expression of cold-inducible RNA binding protein (CIRP), a stress-response protein, has been demonstrated in the hearts of patients with heart failure (HF). However, whether CIRP plays a critical... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jingjing Zhang, Tao Liu, Yanzhao Wei, Jianye Peng, Gaofeng Zeng and Peng Zhong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correlation between the cardiometabolic index and arteriosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
This study aimed to exam... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chaoyan Tang, Tianjiao Pang, Chaozhi Dang, Hui Liang, Junfeng Wu, Xiaofang Shen, Lielin Wang, Ruiqiong Luo, Haiyun Lan and Ping Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

A decrease in integrin α5β1/FAK is associated with increased apoptosis of aortic smooth muscle cells in acute type a aortic dissection
Acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) is a devastating disease. Human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) exhibit decreased proliferation and increased apoptosis, and integrin α5β1 and FAK are important proang... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 26, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mingming Xue, Lingyu Xing, Yilin Yang, Mian Shao, Fengqing Liao, Feixiang Xu, Yumei Chen, Sheng Wang, Bin Chen, Chenling Yao, Guorong Gu and Chaoyang Tong Tags: Research Source Type: research