Functional link between adenosine and insulin: a hypothesis for fetoplacental vascular endothelial dysfunction in gestational diabetes.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial inflammatory disease of the cardiovascular system. It has been suggested that periodontitis, an infectious disease of oral cavity caused by gramnegative anaerobic bacteria, could be linked to atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this systematic review was to assess...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Almeida APCPSC,Fagundes NCF,Maia LC,Lima RR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decades survival has significantly improved and centenarians are becoming a fast-growing group of the population. Human life span is mainly dependent on environmental and genetic factors. Favourable modifications of lifestyle factors (e.g. physical activity, diet and not smoking) and healthcare (e.g. e...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Kolovou G,Barzilai N,Caruso C,Sikora E,Capri M,Tzanetakou IP,Bilianou H,Avery P,Katsiki N,Panotopoulos G,Franceschi C,Benetos A,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays an essential role in fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and the regulation of vascular tone; however, dysregulation and over-activation of the RAS lead to the pathogenesis of various cardiovascular diseases. The RAS is closely associated with NADPH oxidase, a major enzymatic sou...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Honjo T,Yamaoka-Tojo M,Inoue N

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen years after its discovery, NO has fully reached an established position in physiology, medicine and therapeutics. It is difficult to find a biological function or a pathological condition where NO does not play a relevant role. Discoveries in the NO field have historically evolved from cardiovascular research,...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Llorens S,Nava E

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease (CKD), and particularly kidney failure, is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and approximately a 20-fold increased risk of cardiovascular death. The majority of these patients die from complications directly attributed to atherosclerosis and their life expectancy is decreased. Establis...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Efstratiadis G,Tziomalos K,Mikhailidis DP,Athyros VG,Hatzitolios A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), 25OH-vitamin D (calcidiol) deficiency or insufficiency is a common finding with high prevalence. Numerous epidemiological studies have found an independent association of low levels of calcidiol with increased morbidity and mortality. Wi...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Brandenburg VM,Kruger T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Cortese F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoregulation is a vital homeostatic mechanism that helps maintain constant delivery of oxygen to organs despite fluctuations in arteriolar pressure. Autoregulation of blood flow to elevations in pressure is largely mediated by the myogenic response of small arteries and arterioles which constrict in response to elev...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Roman RJ,Van Dokkum RP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Add-on therapy with the Mineralocorticoid-Receptor-Antagonists (MRAs) spironolactone and eplerenone was shown to enhance the cardioprotective action of angiotensinconverting- enzyme-inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin-receptor-blockers (ARBs) and/or β-blockers in nondialysis patients with congestive heart failur...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Georgianos PI,Vaios V,Eleftheriadis T,Zebekakis P,Liakopoulos V

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-pill fixed dose combination (FDC) therapies are widely used in the treatment of arterial hypertension. OBJECTIVE:This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of a FDC therapy combined with therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) on blood pressure (BP) in patients with treatment resistant hypertension. M...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Kreutz R,Scholze J,Douros A

更新日期：2018-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between Paget's disease of bone (PDB) and increased cardiovascular (CV) risk has been suggested, but the literature is conflicting. OBJECTIVE:Our study aimed to evaluate two markers of CV risk [common carotid artery intima-media thickness (cIMT) and the aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV)] in p...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Gaudio A,Zanoli L,Xourafa A,Rapisarda R,Catalano A,Signorelli SS,Castellino P

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the development of more effective drugs has provided a better prognosis and an increase in life expectancy for patients at all-stages of cancer. On the other hand, the price for the improving effectiveness of therapies against malignant tumors is the development of severe and potentially life-threaten...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Perrino C,Schiattarella GG,Magliulo F,Ilardi F,Carotenuto G,Gargiulo G,Serino F,Ferrone M,Scudiero F,Carbone A,Trimarco B,Esposito G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High density lipoprotein (HDL) is recognized as the major negative risk factor of cardiovascular disease and number of anti-atherogenic functions has been ascribed to HDL. HDL is an assembly of a neutral lipid core and an outer shell consisting of polar lipids and proteins. It has been defined many different ways base...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Vaisar T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several lines of evidence suggest a detrimental effect of aldosterone excess on the development of metabolic alterations. Glucose metabolism derangements due to aldosterone action are frequently observed not only in patients with primary aldosteronism but also in patients with obesity. A contribution to the hyperaldos...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Ronconi V,Turchi F,Appolloni G,di Tizio V,Boscaro M,Giacchetti G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyslipidaemia is a risk factor for macrovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Our aim was to assess the use of lipid lowering drugs (LLDs) in patients with T2DM and co-existing dyslipidaemia. METHOD:A multicentre, non-interventional survey conducted in 6 Middle Eastern cou...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Shehab A,Al-Rasadi K,Arafah M,Al-Hinai AT,Al Mahmeed W,Bhagavathula AS,Al Tamimi O,Al Herz S,Al Anazi F,Al Nemer K,Metwally O,Alkhadra A,Fakhry M,Elghetany H,Medani AR,Yusufali AH,Al Jassim O,Al Hallaq O,Baslaib FOAS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet activation induces rapid thrombus formation at a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque leading to acute vessel occlusion and a fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular event. More recent evidence suggests that activated platelets play an additional central role during the initiation of atherosclerosis, essentially facilit...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Schäfer A,Bauersachs J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging-associated vascular dysfunction promotes cardiovascular diseases. Recently, Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has attracted considerable attention in the prevention of aged vasculature. METHODS:This review discusses the pathophysiological alterations in aged vasculature and the underlying mechanisms of GBE ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Li X,Lu L,Chen J,Zhang C,Chen H,Huang H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is among the most major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Great progress has been made in the management of CVD which has been influenced by the use of experimental animal models. These models provided information at cellular and molecular levels and allowed the development of t...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Haidara MA,Assiri AS,Yassin HZ,Ammar HI,Obradovic MM,Isenovic ER

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the effects of the glycosaminoglycan sulodexide (SDX; antithrombotic/profibrinolytic drug) on the activity and release of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in human blood. This was a prospective non-randomized study, analyzing by zymography and ELISA the in vitro effects of SDX on pro-enzyme, complexed, an...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Mannello F,Medda V,Ligi D,Raffetto JD

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) and Klotho levels are considered to be the earliest biochemical abnormality of chronic kidney disease - mineral and bone disease (CKDMBD) syndrome. Moreover, emerging data suggests that the dysregulated FGF-23 and Klotho axis has many effects on the cardiovascular (C...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Memmos E,Papagianni A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both endothelin(ET)-1 and oxidative stress have been the subjects of intense investigation within the cardiovascular field over the past decade and a half, yet little is known about the precise relationship between these important modulators of vascular function. There is a firm evidence that ET-1 can stimulate the pr...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Pollock DM,Pollock JS

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects a large proportion of the general population. The disease ranges from simple steatosis, to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma. Several drugs are used in daily clinical practice to manage the disease. However, dat...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Imprialos K,Stavropoulos K,Bouloukou S,Kerpiniotis G,Karagiannis A,Doumas M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postprandial hypertriglyceridaemia, defined as an increase in plasma triglyceride-containing lipoproteins following a fat meal, is a potential risk predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Several non-modifiable factors (genetics, age, sex and menopausal status) and lifestyle fac...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Kolovou GD,Watts GF,Mikhailidis DP,Pérez-Martínez P,Mora S,Bilianou H,Panotopoulos G,Katsiki N,Ooi TC,Lopez-Miranda J,Tybjærg-Hansen A,Tentolouris N,Nordestgaard BG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In chronic inflammatory conditions, endothelial cells actively recruit immune cells from the circulation into the underlying tissue and participate in angiogenesis to support the continuous demand for oxygen and nutrients. They do so in response to activation by cytokines and growth factors such as tumour necrosis fac...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Kułdo JM,Ogawara KI,Werner N,Asgeirsdóttir SA,Kamps JA,Kok RJ,Molema G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis is central to cardiac repair following myocardial infarction (MI). Cardiac angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)2 significantly increased postMI, which is coincident with activated angiogenesis. The function of ACE2 is to generate angiotensin (Ang)1-7, an active peptide with cellular actions mediated by Mas...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Zhao W,Zhao T,Chen Y,Sun Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initially, the progression of chronic venous insufficiency is related to venous hypertension. The earliest complaints or symptoms, as well as vessel wall deterioration, valve restructuring, and, eventually, varicose veins, result not only from elevation of pressure, but also from a cascade of biochemical events relate...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Katsenis K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The available data suggest that efforts to reduce mortality in the CKD population should be focused on treatment and prevention of, among others, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Accelerated atherosclerosi...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Franczyk-Skóra B,Gluba A,Banach M,Rozentryt P,Poloński L,Rysz J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal pregnancy is associated with increased insulin resistance as a metabolic adaptation to the nutritional demands of the placenta and fetus, and this is amplified in obese mothers. Insulin resistance is normally compensated for by an adaptive increase in pancreatic β-cell mass together with enhanced glucose-stimul...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Szlapinski SK,Hill DJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the era of dual antiplatelet therapy of aspirin and clopidogrel and systematic stent implantation, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors (GPI), including abciximab, eptifibatide and tirofiban, proved beneficial in improving early outcome of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), especially in higher risk cl...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Rubboli A,Patti G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), are major health problems worldwide. Genetics may play a role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD/NASH. AIM:To investigate the prevalence of NAFLD/NASH in 5,400 military personnel and evaluate the effect of treatme...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Sfikas G,Psallas M,Koumaras C,Imprialos K,Perdikakis E,Doumas M,Giouleme O,Karagiannis A,Athyros VG

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00