Should hyperhomocysteinemia be treated in patients with atherosclerotic disease?

abstract：:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are the key transcription factors regulating lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis. PPARalpha and PPARgamma are known therapeutic targets for hypertriglyceridemia and type 2 diabetes, respectively. The physiologic function of the third member, PPARdelta, has been d...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Kang K,Hatano B,Lee CH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally and poses a threat to both men and women across their lifespans. There is accumulating evidence to support that CAD may present differently in women and men, ranging from the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and manage...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Madan N,Gajo E,Sanghani RM,Volgman AS

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been increasing interest in the health benefits of supplemental and/or dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly in their role in disease prevention. This interest escalated once their effects on cardiovascular health were observed from numerous observational studies in populations wh...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Fares H,Lavie CJ,DiNicolantonio JJ,O'Keefe JH,Milani RV

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article contains errors in Table 3. "At least 1 project/publication in the year" and "> 1 publication per year" have been switched under the titles of "Clinical Track" and "Physician-Scientist track". ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Saeed A,Dabhadkar K,Virani SS,Jones PH,Ballantyne CM,Nambi V

更新日期：2018-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are permanent dilations in the infra-renal area in which the arterial tissue is characterized by inflammation and medial degeneration. AAAs are a common vascular disorder and cause significant mortality in the aged population. Despite the high prevalence of this disease, there is limit...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Daugherty A,Cassis LA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation lies at the base of endothelial dysfunction, eventually leading to plaque formation. The degree of inflammation defines the "vulnerability" of plaque to rupture. Numerous strategies have been adopted to identify and eventually treat high-risk vulnerable plaque. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) (L...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Bhatti S,Hakeem A,Cilingiroglu M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies confirm and extend previous evidence that lipoprotein (Lp) plays a significant role in atherosclerosis and is one of the top five or six risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In Japanese patients, Lp levels and apo phenotypes are significant predictors for myocardial infarction. Lp levels are signifi...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Morrisett JD

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies traditionally have been designed for individuals for whom oral speech is not a viable option. Common clinical practice has expanded AAC use to a tool for cognitive retraining or remediation. Although technologic developments offer the potential for vastly imp...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Ansel BM,Weinrich M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant foods rich in carbohydrate and dietary fiber have many health benefits. One concern often expressed about higher carbohydrate, lower fat diets is that they may increase fasting serum triglycerides. Recently the importance of hypertriglyceridemia as an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease has been r...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Anderson JW

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer survivorship should be defined starting not from completion of treatment, but from the time of diagnosis. Assessing and controlling the cancer patient's cardiovascular risk before, during, and after treatment is crucial to improving their overall outcome. There are many cancer therapies, including but not limit...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Chen CL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exaggerated postprandial hypertriglyceridemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This metabolic abnormality is principally due to overproduction and/or decreased catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRLs) and is a consequence of pathogenic genetic variations and other coexistent medical conditions, ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Chan DC,Pang J,Romic G,Watts GF

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed, tested, and successfully implemented an affordable, evidence-based, comprehensive cardiovascular disease risk-reduction program for use in primary and secondary prevention settings. The program is administered at hospitals, physician practices, cardiac rehabilitation programs, work sites, shopping m...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Gordon NF,Salmon RD,Mitchell BS,Faircloth GC,Levinrad LI,Salmon S,Saxon WE,Reid KS

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of death in the United States. Fibrous plaques develop in 77% to 78% of men before age 30. The mean low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) level in men aged 25 to 30 years is 117 mg/dL. In the Air Force/Texas Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention St...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Whitney E

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review concerns the clinical impact of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis for patients with refractory hypercholesterolemia. We examine and provide examples of investigations that have demonstrated the clinical benefits of LDL apheresis. In addition to benefits derived from the stabilization or regression of...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Moriarty PM,Gibson CA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Thoracic radiation therapy is an effective treatment for several malignancies, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and breast cancer. Over the years, however, the incidence of cardiovascular events has increased in these patients, notably in younger survivors who do not have traditional risk factors. This revi...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Raghunathan D,Khilji MI,Hassan SA,Yusuf SW

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We briefly and comprehensively present some of the novel findings in the field of revascularization therapy and management of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We highlight the latest evidence-based advancements in the pharmacological and mechanical treatment of patients who presented with STEMI. Sin...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Prodanov P,Widimsky P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyslipidemia is central to the process of atherosclerosis. Modification of the lipid profile by diet, exercise, or pharmacologic therapy has been demonstrated to reduce the risk from atherosclerosis in clinical studies in primary and secondary prevention. Nicotinic acid has been in clinical use for over 50 years. The ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Farmer JA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a significant prevalence (20%-80% depending on the population and the study) of lipid disorders and other cardiovascular risk factors in people living with HIV infection. This review focuses on HIV and HIV treatment-associated metabolic and cardiovascular concerns, including dyslipidemias, lipodystrophy syndr...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Troll JG

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem in the United States, with estimates that 30 million men suffer with some degree of ED. Although causes include psychogenic, organic, and mixed forms, in middle-aged and older men one of the most common causes is vascular disease. Endothelial dysfunction, even without defi...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Kloner RA,Speakman M

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coronary artery no-reflow phenomenon is an incidental outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction. Despite advances in pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, coronary no-reflow phenomenon occurs more commonly than desired. It often resu...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Karimianpour A,Maran A

更新日期：2018-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardioprotective effects of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) are well known, but the role that the n-6 FAs play in coronary heart disease is unclear. These two classes of essential FAs compete for a number of enzyme systems, and their metabolites can powerfully influence (often in different directions) inflammatory r...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Harris WS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death, are commonly associated with the presence of vulnerable plaques in coronary arteries. Rupture or erosion of vulnerable plaques results in the formation of luminal thrombi due to the physical contact between ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Didangelos A,Simper D,Monaco C,Mayr M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease which may result in a higher risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and stroke. Tissue characterization and risk stratification of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are a challenging problem. Risk stratification of RA patients using tradition...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Khanna NN,Jamthikar AD,Gupta D,Piga M,Saba L,Carcassi C,Giannopoulos AA,Nicolaides A,Laird JR,Suri HS,Mavrogeni S,Protogerou AD,Sfikakis P,Kitas GD,Suri JS

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Various lifestyle factors have been associated with increasing the risk of stroke. These include lack of exercise, alcohol, diet, obesity, smoking, drug use, and stress. Guidelines endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health recommend that Americans should exercise ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Boden-Albala B,Sacco RL

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the dawn of civilization, carbohydrate has comprised the largest source of energy in the diet for most populations. The source of the carbohydrate has been from plants in the form of complex carbohydrate high in fiber. Only in affluent cultures has sugar contributed so much of the total energy. When carbohydrate...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Connor WE,Duell PB,Connor SL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we describe the mechanism behind coronary artery calcification formation and detection, as well as its implication in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk stratification, intervention, and prognosis in asymptomatic individuals. RECENT FINDINGS:Multiple cohort and population studies have ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Nguyen HL,Liu J,Del Castillo M,Shah T

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD), traditionally considered a male disease, causes far more deaths in women than cancer. The prevalence of CHD is lower in women at any age, but with advancing age, this differential decreases. The clinical outcomes including myocardial infarction mortality, all-cause mortality, and reinfarc...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Shah T,Palaskas N,Ahmed A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite the important progress in identifying high-risk atherosclerotic plaques, many key elements are elusive. Advanced imaging modalities provide valuable information about the anatomic and functional plaque characteristics and underscore the presence of multiple plaque morphologies. However, how th...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Zaromytidou M,Antoniadis AP,Siasos G,Coskun AU,Andreou I,Papafaklis MI,Lucier M,Feldman CL,Stone PH

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thiazolidinediones, acting through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor chi (PPARchi), affect multiple areas of metabolism. Of increasing importance is the recognition that these agents affect lipoprotein metabolism and cause changes in serum lipid and lipoprotein levels. All three thiazolidinediones, includ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Goldberg RB

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is robust epidemiological evidence dating back to the original Framingham Heart Study from 1977 that indicates an important inverse relationship between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and risk of incident coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite this body of scientific information demonstrating that ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Tariq SM,Sidhu MS,Toth PP,Boden WE

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00