Role of matrix metalloproteinases in animal models of ischemic stroke.

abstract：:Biomarkers are used in medicine to facilitate diagnosis, assess risk, direct therapy and determine efficacy of treatment. Sensitivity and specificity are essential in order for a biomarker to be useful. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are considered biomarkers of cardiovascular disease. Ho...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Miller VM,Redfield MM,McConnell JP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review provides evidence that antenatal hypoxia, which represents a significant and worldwide problem, causes prenatal programming of the lung. A general overview of lung development is provided along with some background regarding transcriptional and signaling systems of the lung. The review illustrates that ant...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Papamatheakis DG,Blood AB,Kim JH,Wilson SM

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：: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：:Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) and dyslipidaemia are the most common metabolic complications in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). They are associated with a higher risk of lower graft function and survival, as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this review is to provide c...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Anagnostis P,Paschou SA,Spartalis E,Sarno G,De Rosa P,Muscogiuri G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress has been linked to the origin and progression of cardiovascular diseases. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, reduced form (NADPH) oxidase is a multi-component, NADPH-dependent enzyme that generates superoxide anion in the presence of molecular oxygen. The enzyme has been identified and chara...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Yu J,Weïwer M,Linhardt RJ,Dordick JS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this issue of Curr Vasc Pharmacol, Pfeiffer et al. [1] and Glorioso et al. [2] report the efficacy and tolerability of aliskiren/amlodipine single-pill combinations (SPCs) in patients with inadequate blood pressure (BP) response to amlodipine or aliskiren monotherapy, respectively. ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Katsiki N,Athyros VG,Mikhailidis DP,Karagiannis A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of obesity, insulin resistance and hypertension begins with an interaction between genetic factors and environmental factors. The search for the underlying genetic basis of these conditions has yielded disappointing results. It is possible that the importance of environmental influences has been under...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Sharma V,McNeill JH

更新日期：2006-10-01 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

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important signaling molecules in the vasculature. However, when there is imbalance between their occurrence and antioxidant defense mechanisms, ROS can contribute to the vascular abnormalities that lead to hypertension. Evidence accumulated in the last decade strongly supports the not...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Escobales N,Crespo MJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：:The implementation of cardioprotective strategies involving pre-, intra-, and postoperative interventions is key during cardiac surgery requiring extracorporeal circulation (ECC). The primary goal of this study was to review the physiopathology and protection strategies against myocardial damage secondary to ECC durin...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Ramirez-Aliaga M,Escalona-Belmonte JJ,Ramirez-Fernandez A,Rubio-Navarro M,Cruz-Manas J

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：:Although hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus (DM) are recognized as major cardio-metabolic risk factors in primary Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) prevention, studies focusing on secondary ACS incidence are scarce. In the present study, the association between the aforementioned factors and 10-year ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Notara V,Panagiotakos DB,Michalopoulou M,Kouvari M,Tsompanaki E,Verdi M,Vassileiou N,Kalli E,Mantas Y,Kogias Y,Stravopodis P,Papanagnou G,Zombolos S,Pitsavos C,Greecs Study Investigators.

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In end-stage renal disease patients, the leading causes of mortality are of cardiovascular (CV) origin. The underlying mechanisms are complex, given that sudden heart failure is more common than acute myocardial infarction. A contributing role of oxidative stress is postulated, which is increased even at early stages ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Roumeliotis S,Roumeliotis A,Gorny X,Mertens PR

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies have been developed to optimize treatment effects in various malignant and nonmalignant conditions, by selectively targeting key components of the underlying pathophysiologic processes. Rituximab, a chimeric anti-CD20 antibody has revolutionized treatment of malignant lymphomas, extending remissi...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Ziakas PD,Kopterides P,Voulgarelis M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reveal the cutoff point and influencing factors in the dynamic change in phenotypic group in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) after Xinxuekang capsule treatment. METHODS:Five hundred and seventy-six SAP patients were randomly assigned to receive Xinxuekang (XXK) capsules or Compound Danshen (CDS...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Wang LY,Tang JY,Liu J,Lu W,Yu YN,Chen BW,Wu HL,Su LY,Jing ZW,Hu SY,Liu XL,Yang XY,Li GX,Dong B,Wang DH,Xue J,Wang XF,Li ZM,Liu SR,Liu SS,Chen QG,Zhang L,Wang Z,Shen CT,Wang YY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin involved in calcium and bone metabolism; recently its deficiency has been related to cardiovascular disease. In cardiac tissue, vitamin D suppresses metalloproteinases (MMPs) expression, enzymes directly associated with vulnerable plaque. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether t...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Machulsky NF,Barchuk M,Gagliardi J,Gonzalez D,Lombardo M,Escudero AG,Gigena G,Blanco F,Schreier L,Fabre B,Berg G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall, characterized by the formation of lipid-laden lesions. The activation of endothelial cells at atherosclerotic lesion-prone sites in the arterial tree results in the up-regulation of cell adhesion m...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Araldi E,Chamorro-Jorganes A,van Solingen C,Fernández-Hernando C,Suárez Y

更新日期：2013-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunosuppressive drugs (ISDs) have a major impact on the development and progression of cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV), the main cause of cardiac allograft loss and a leading cause of death beyond the 1st post-transplant year. The influence of ISDs on the development and progression of CAV is complex. In spite ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Dandel M,Hetzer R

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients with hypertension will require multiple antihypertensive drugs to achieve blood pressure (BP) control. This double-blind study evaluated the efficacy and safety of aliskiren/amlodipine single-pill combinations (SPCs) in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension who were non-responsive to aliskiren mono...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Glorioso N,Thomas M,Troffa C,Argiolas G,Patel S,Baek I,Zhang J

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:In the last decade there have been considerable advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VA) and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Over 80% of SCD occurs in patients with organic heart disease. However, approximately 10-15% of SCD occurs in the presence of structurally ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： El-Sherif N,Pedalino R,Himel H 4th

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandins (PGs) belong to the family of prostanoids together with thromboxanes and are produced mainly from arachadonic acid by the enzyme cyclooxygenase. PGs are known to stimulate platelet aggregation, mediate inflammation and edema, play a role in bone metabolism and in biological adaptation of connective tiss...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Boushel R,Langberg H,Risum N,Kjaer M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are beneficial both in the primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease and acute events in a broad spectrum of patient subgroups. However, the observed clinical benefit with statin therapy is much greater than expected through the reduction of cholesterol levels alone. Clinical and exp...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Yildirir A,Müderrisoglu H

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review demonstrates that oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, and electron transfer can serve as unifying mechanistic themes for large numbers of cardiovascular toxins, both endogenous and exogenous. Lipid peroxidation is a prevalent insult. Common among the various conditions are atherosclerosis and arrhyt...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Kovacic P,Thurn LA

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a syndrome compromising the health of the mother and the fetus. Endothelial damage and reduced metabolism of the vasodilator adenosine occur and fetal hyperinsulinemia associated with deficient insulin response and a metabolic rather than mitogenic phenotype is characteristic of ...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Guzmán-Gutiérrez E,Abarzúa F,Belmar C,Nien JK,Ramírez MA,Arroyo P,Salomón C,Westermeier F,Puebla C,Leiva A,Casanello P,Sobrevia L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volatile Anaesthetics (VA) are commonly used worldwide for induction and/or maintenance of general anaesthesia. They act in the central nervous system to reduce sensation and motor response during surgical and invasive diagnostic procedures. VAs also have some non-anaesthetic properties in the brain when adm...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Krzych LJ,Szczepanska AJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a highly prevalent complex trait that raises the risk of other chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease, and shortens lifespan. Clinical intervention studies focused on weight loss and epidemiological studies of obesity indicate that genetic variatio...

journal_title：Current vascular pharmacology

authors： Franks PW,Poveda A

更新日期：2011-07-01 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