TREK-1 K(+) channels in the cardiovascular system: their significance and potential as a therapeutic target.

abstract：AIMS:We performed a multicenter, randomized controlled trial to determine the noninferiority of a novel biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stent (BP-DES), the EXCEL 2 stent, to the first-generation BP-DES, the EXCEL stent. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients (n = 419) scheduled to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Xu K,Han Y,Xu B,Yang Y,Wang G,Li H,Sun Y,Tao L,Wang H,Yuan Z,Liu H,Liu J,Jia Y,Ma G,Fu G,Li X,Li S,Wang S,Pu K,CREDIT 2 Investigators.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effectiveness of statin pretreatment in reducing the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) has been examined in some observational and randomized studies, yielding controversial results. AIM:This study sought to evaluate the role of atorvastatin in prevention of CIN in diabetic patients with...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Shehata M,Hamza M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence to suggest that chronic heart failure (CHF) is an insulin resistant (IR) state and that the degree of IR correlates with the severity and mortality of CHF. The pathophysiology of IR in CHF has yet to be fully defined. Additionally, it remains to be determined if IR is merely a marker refle...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Wong AK,AlZadjali MA,Choy AM,Lang CC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Data on the clinical impact of gender in "real-life" patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), receiving clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor are limited. We aimed to investigate sex-based differences in clinical outcome of those patients. METHODS:In a prosp...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Xanthopoulou I,Davlouros P,Deftereos S,Hamilos M,Sitafidis G,Kanakakis I,Vavouranakis M,Goudevenos J,Lekakis J,Alexopoulos D

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have shown that stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1), first known as a cytokine involved in recruiting stem cells into injured organs, confers myocardial protection in myocardial infarction, which is not dependent on stem cell recruitment but related with modulation of ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Jang YH,Kim JH,Ban C,Ahn K,Cheong JH,Kim HH,Kim JS,Park YH,Kim J,Chun KJ,Lee GH,Kim M,Kim C,Xu Z

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The origin of dyspnea in chronic heart failure (HF) is multifactorial, and excessive ventilation is thought to play a role in inducing this symptom. Chemosensivity is augmented in HF, correlates with increased pulmonary ventilation (VE), and is an adverse prognostic marker. Despite increased blood levels of ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Bocchi EA,Moura LZ,Issa VS,Cruz F,Carvalho VO,Guimarães GV

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the correlation between complement C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein 1 (CTRP1) and subclinical target organ damage (STOD) in essential hypertension (EH). 720 patients were enrolled in this study, including 360 healthy subjects and 360 patients with EH. The EH group included 183 ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Su Z,Tian S,Liang W

更新日期：2019-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) are standard procedures for dealing with severe aortic stenosis patients. Researchers have not carried out a systematic review of the volume-outcome relationship in TAVR and SAVR. Our study is intended to address this problem. W...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： He J,Zhang Z,Wang H,Cai L

更新日期：2020-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombus formation in a disrupted endothelium is influenced not only by the platelet redox state and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species but also by the presence of endogenous or exogenous antioxidants. Thrombus formation in the stenotic arteries is triggered predominantly by attenuated shear stress. Superoxide and n...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Chakrabarti S,Freedman JE

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that intensive lipid lowering using rosuvastatin results in regression of coronary plaques. However, few data exist regarding lipid profiles over time, drug tolerability, and the effects of prior use of lipid lowering agents in patients on rosuvastatin treatment. Therefore,...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Kawashiri MA,Yamagishi M,Sakamoto T,Takayama T,Hiro T,Daida H,Hirayama A,Saito S,Yamaguchi T,Matsuzaki M,COSMOS Investigators.

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Secondary pulmonary hypertension (PH) and right ventricular dysfunction are common and associated with poor prognosis in HF patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The role of pulmonary vasodilator therapy for these patients is currently unclear. AIMS:We sought to evaluate the safety and cl...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： LaRue SJ,Garcia-Cortes R,Nassif ME,Vader JM,Ray S,Ravichandran A,Rasalingham R,Silvestry SC,Ewald GA,Wang IW,Schilling JD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury is a frequent problem among many critically ill patients, commonly in the context of multiple organ failure and decreased renal perfusion. Its presence conveys a poor prognosis. Currently, effective therapeutic interventions are limited and dopaminergic agonists have been suggested as an ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Cobas M,Paparcuri G,De La Pena M,Cudemus G,Barquist E,Varon A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is the most fearful side effect of oral anticoagulant therapy. It is still unclear which risk factor is involved in ICH during vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) treatment and if commonly used bleeding risk scores are able to predict ICH. PURPOSE:Search for individual risk factors an...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Zanella L,Zoppellaro G,Marigo L,Denas G,Padayattil Jose S,Pengo V

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Thrombocytopenia was intuitively considered to be associated with higher risk of bleeding and multiple comorbidities after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, controversial results exist, and the real-world clinical impact of thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing PCI is largely unknown. The ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Chen Z,Liu Z,Li N,Liu R,Wang M,Wang D,Li C,Li K,Luo F,He Y

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Data evaluating the complications of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using second-generation cryoballoons (CB) related to different anticoagulation regimes are limited. This study evaluates the total complications and the impact of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to phenprocoumon on adverse events in the ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Koektuerk B,Turan CH,Yorgun H,Keskin K,Schoett M,Dahmen A,Gorr E,Yang A,Hoppe C,Horlitz M,Turan RG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia are the main candidates for limb amputations and have a poor life expectancy. Frequently, these patients are not eligible for either surgical or percutaneous interventions aimed at mechanical revascularization. Therefore, new strategies need to b...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Germani A,Di Campli C,Pompilio G,Biglioli P,Capogrossi MC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prediabetes is an intermediate hyperglycaemic state which has been associated with cardiovascular dysfunction. However, cardiovascular dysfunction is not only caused by intermediate hyperglycaemia but also endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and oxidative stress associated with prediabetes. Bredemolic acid (BA), an...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Akinnuga AM,Siboto A,Khumalo B,Sibiya NH,Ngubane P,Khathi A

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is very common within the first 5 days of cardiac surgery. It is associated with significant morbidity including stroke, ventricular arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, heart failure, acute kidney injury, prolonged hospital stay, and also short- and long-term mortality. The underlying mechanis...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Ho KM,Lewis JP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been shown to participate in the process of vascular repair, thus playing a protective role against cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is known that atherosclerotic risk factors could affect EPC number and function. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contribute to t...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Ueda S,Yamagishi S,Matsui T,Noda Y,Ueda S,Jinnouchi Y,Sasaki K,Takeuchi M,Imaizumi T

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mode of death in chronic heart failure (CHF) may be of relevance to choice of therapy for this condition. Sudden death is particularly common in patients with early and/or mild/moderate CHF. β-Blockade may provide better protection against sudden death than ACE inhibition (ACEI) in this setting. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Krum H,van Veldhuisen DJ,Funck-Brentano C,Vanoli E,Silke B,Erdmann E,Follath F,Ponikowski P,Goulder M,Meyer W,Lechat P,Willenheimer R,behalf of the CIBIS III Investigators.

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rap1, a member of Ras superfamily of small GTP-binding proteins, is involved in cardiovascular biology in numerous ways. It is an evolutionary conserved regulator of adhesion, polarity, differentiation and growth. AIMS:Our aim was to analyze Rap1-activated rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Khan I,Ali A,Akhter MA,Naeem N,Chotani MA,Iqbal H,Kabir N,Atiq M,Salim A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accelerated atherosclerosis and microvascular complications are the leading causes of coronary heart disease, stroke, blindness, and end-stage renal failure, which could account for disabilities and high mortality rates in patients with diabetes. Recent clinical studies have substantiated the concept of "hyperglycemic...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Yamagishi S,Nakamura K,Matsui T,Ueda S,Noda Y,Imaizumi T

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study was designed to explore the mechanism of physiological ischemic training (PIT) on remote limbs, with a special focus on the potential role of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and nitric oxide (NO) in local ischemic myocardium. METHOD:Myocardial ischemia (MI...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Zheng Y,Xiao M,Li L,Li J,Reinhardt JD,Lu X

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirulina is free-floating filamentous microalgae growing in alkaline water bodies. With its high nutritional value, Spirulina has been consumed as food for centuries in Central Africa. It is now widely used as nutraceutical food supplement worldwide. Recently, great attention and extensive studies have been devoted t...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Deng R,Chow TJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mitochondrial F1F0 ATP synthase is responsible for the majority of ATP production in mammals and does this through a rotary catalytic mechanism. Studies show that the F1F0 ATP synthase can switch to an ATP hydrolase, and this occurs under conditions seen during myocardial ischemia. This ATP hydrolysis causes wasti...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Grover GJ,Malm J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The metabolic modulator trimetazidine (TMZ) has been suggested to induce a metabolic shift from myocardial fatty acid oxidation (FAO) to glucose utilization, but this mechanism remains unproven in humans. The oxidation of plasma derived FA is commonly measured in humans, whereas the contribution of FA from...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Bucci M,Borra R,Någren K,Pärkkä JP,Del Ry S,Maggio R,Tuunanen H,Viljanen T,Cabiati M,Rigazio S,Taittonen M,Pagotto U,Parkkola R,Opie LH,Nuutila P,Knuuti J,Iozzo P

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally contributing to 37% of all global deaths. A common complication of cardiovascular disease is heart failure, where, in such cases, the only solution would be to conduct a heart transplant. Every 10 minutes a new patient is added to the trans...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Sunjaya AF,Sunjaya AP

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Statins are known to prevent heart failure (HF). However, it is unclear whether statins as class or type (lipophilic or hydrophilic) improve outcomes of established HF. AIMS:The current meta-analysis was performed to compare the treatment effects of lipophilic and hydrophilic statins on inflammation and c...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Bonsu KO,Reidpath DD,Kadirvelu A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The antianginal agent ranolazine (R) has shown some promise as an antiarrhythmic agent but its mechanism of action is not known. Previously, we have shown that R suppresses ventricular arrhythmias at a concentration >10 μM that may affect multiple ion currents including IKr. PURPOSE:The present study was ca...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Kloner RA,Dow JS,Bhandari A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex-specific differences have been definitively demonstrated in cardiovascular (CV) diseases. These differences can also impact on the effects of CV therapies. Female sex is recognized as an independent predictor of thromboembolic risk, particularly in older patients. Most of strokes are due to atrial fibrillation (AF...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Gallù M,Marrone G,Legramante JM,De Lorenzo A,Di Daniele N,Noce A

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00