abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The goal of this manuscript is to summarize the current understanding of the secreted APOA1 binding protein (AIBP), encoded by NAXE, in angiogenesis, hematopoiesis, and inflammation. The studies on AIBP illustrate a critical connection between lipid metabolism and the aforementioned endothelial and im...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Qiu X,Luo J,Fang L

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent evidence examining the role gut microbiota play in coronary heart disease. It also provides a succinct overview of current and future therapies targeting the gut microbiota for coronary heart disease risk reduction. RECENT FINDINGS:A consensus has been reached that diffe...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Liu H,Zhuang J,Tang P,Li J,Xiong X,Deng H

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review addresses normal and pathologic functions of serum amyloid A (SAA), an enigmatic biomarker of inflammation and protein precursor of AA amyloidosis, a life-threatening complication of chronic inflammation. SAA is a small, highly evolutionarily conserved acute-phase protein whose plasma leve...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Gursky O

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We aimed to summarize recent guidelines, position papers, and high-quality clinical research relating the use of nutraceuticals in the management of individuals at high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS:It is essential that individuals at high risk of cardiovascular dise...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Penson PE,Banach M

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review aims to describe the differences between men and women in those factors that can influence a worse prognosis in women after an acute cardiovascular event. RECENT FINDINGS:Women adequately treated with current evidence-based medications for acute myocardial infarction and for conventional c...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Manfrini O,Cenko E,Bugiardini R

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mutations in both nuclear and mitochondrial genes are associated with the development of atherosclerotic lesions in arteries and may provide a partial explanation to the focal nature of lesion distribution in the arterial wall. This review is aimed to discuss the genetic aspects of atherogenesis with ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Orekhov AN,Ivanova EA,Markin AM,Nikiforov NG,Sobenin IA

更新日期：2020-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to typesetting mistake, an unknown image was accidentally captured as graphical abstract. This should be removed. ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Kuo WC,Stevens JM,Ersig AL,Johnson HM,Tung TH,Bratzke LC

更新日期：2020-07-07 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:For over 20 years, the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE), a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, has explored diverse and important aspects of ischemic heart disease in women. RECENT FINDINGS:Women with symptoms and signs of ischemia but no significant epicard...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Barsky L,Merz CNB,Wei J,Shufelt C,Handberg E,Pepine C,Rutledge T,Reis S,Doyle M,Rogers W,Shaw L,Sopko G

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize epidemiology, pathophysiology, prognostic relevance, and treatment options of coronary artery disease (CAD) when coupled with severe aortic stenosis (SAS). In regard to treatment options, we focused on the most recently adopted therapeutic approaches and on the future perspectives in ligh...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Pepe M,Larosa C,Rosa I,Biondi-Zoccai G,Nestola PL,Di Cillo O,Bortone AS,Giordano A,Favale S

更新日期：2020-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Studies have revealed a relation between birth weight (BW) and later risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This meta-analysis aimed to report the dose-response relationship between BW and risk of CVDs. RECENT FINDINGS:The relation of BW to CVD subtypes was found to be U-shaped as BW below ~ 2500 g ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Mohseni R,Mohammed SH,Safabakhsh M,Mohseni F,Monfared ZS,Seyyedi J,Mejareh ZN,Alizadeh S

更新日期：2020-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the pathophysiology of calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS) and surveys relevant clinical data and basic research that explain how CAVS arises. RECENT FINDINGS:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), oxidized phospholipids (OxPL), autotaxin, ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： de Oliveira Sá MPB,Cavalcanti LRP,Perazzo ÁM,Gomes RAF,Clavel MA,Pibarot P,Biondi-Zoccai G,Zhigalov K,Weymann A,Ruhparwar A,Lima RC

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review aims to explore the relationship between AF and carotid atherosclerosis, and the impact on the outcomes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Also, our aim is to critically review current knowledge and delineate future directions for effective treatment or prevention as well as str...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Wang Z,Korantzopoulos P,Liu T

更新日期：2019-11-29 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) has a complex, bidirectional relationship with the vascular wall. In disease states, PVAT secretes pro-inflammatory adipocytokines which may contribute to atherosclerosis. Recent evidence demonstrates that pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) may also function as a sen...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Lin A,Dey D,Wong DTL,Nerlekar N

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High lipoprotein(a) levels are observationally and causally, from human genetics, associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction and aortic valve stenosis. The European Atherosclerosis Society recommends screening for elevated lipoprotein(a) levels in high-ris...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Langsted A,Nordestgaard BG

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Apolipoprotein C-III (apoC-III) is known to inhibit lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and function as an important regulator of triglyceride metabolism. In addition, apoC-III has also more recently been identified as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This review summarizes the mechanisms by ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Taskinen MR,Packard CJ,Borén J

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lipoprotein apheresis is a very efficient but time-consuming and expensive method of lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, lipoprotein(a)) and other apoB containing lipoproteins, including triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. First introduced almost 45 years ago, it has long been a therap...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Thompson G,Parhofer KG

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The use of recreational drugs has increased globally, with the most commonly used recreational drug being cannabis. As of 2019, 10 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use, with more states potentially joining this movement. With the increased legalization of ca...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Ghosh M,Naderi S

更新日期：2019-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-intensity exercise may beneficially impact on insulin sensitivity. However, there is still uncertainty on the actual impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on chronic physiologic adaptations among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to systematically search and appr...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： da Silva DE,Grande AJ,Roever L,Tse G,Liu T,Biondi-Zoccai G,de Farias JM

更新日期：2019-02-02 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：:ᅟ: Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) are an important and increasingly recognized subgroup of coronary lesions, documented in at least 30%, but up to 52% of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing coronary angiography. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of these lesions is increasingly pursued, with...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Cheney A,Kearney KE,Lombardi W

更新日期：2018-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute stroke is a treatable disease. Nevertheless, only a minority of patients obtain guideline-adjusted therapy. One major reason is the small time window in which therapies have to be administered in order to reverse or mitigate brain injury and prevent disability. The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) conce...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Walter S,Grunwald IQ,Helwig SA,Ragoschke-Schumm A,Kettner M,Fousse M,Lesmeister M,Fassbender K

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review specifically summarises and reports terrestrial mammals of the gerbil subfamily, known as Israeli sand rats or Psammomys obesus (P. obesus) as a diet-controlled, unique, polygenic rodent model for research in the areas of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The animal mo...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Chaudhary R,Walder KR,Hagemeyer CE,Kanwar JR

更新日期：2018-07-17 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 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We summarize recent advances in the understanding of genetic testing in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), the use of expanded FH next-generation sequencing panels, and directions for future research. RECENT FINDINGS:The uptake of massively parallel sequencing in research and diagnostic laboratories...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Hooper AJ,Burnett JR,Bell DA,Watts GF

更新日期：2018-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We provide an overview of our current understanding of combination lipid-lowering therapies intended for dyslipidemia treatment and cardiovascular disease prevention. First, we analyze recent statin and non-statin combination therapy guidelines and clinical studies since the publication of 2013 Americ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Russell C,Sheth S,Jacoby D

更新日期：2018-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We will review the available data on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of microvascular coronary dysfunction (MCD). RECENT FINDINGS:The study of MCD was pioneered by the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) cohort. New techniques in the diagnosis of this condition, u...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Naderi S

更新日期：2018-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is common after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and represents a significant cause of poor functional outcome. DCI was mainly thought to be caused by cerebral vasospasm; however, recent clinical trials have been unable to confirm this hypothesis. Studies in humans and ani...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Geraghty JR,Testai FD

更新日期：2017-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is frequently associated with obesity and overweight. It has a broad spectrum of clinical and histological presentations, such as steatosis, inflammation (known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis. There is increasing evidence th...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Caravatto PP,Cohen R

更新日期：2017-10-07 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：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in humans. One of its important features is the tendency to become more persistent over time, even in the absence of underlying progressive heart disease. Conversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm by pharmacological or electrical methods become increasing...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Piña PG,Chicos AB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the function of vitamin D in regulating calcium homeostasis is well established, there has been growing interest in its role in the prevention of numerous chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). There is mounting epidemiological evidence suggesting that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increas...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Chin K,Appel LJ,Michos ED

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are inversely related to risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, the simplistic assumption that HDL-C levels directly and causally impact atherogenesis has been challenged in recent years. The purpose of this article is to review the current ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Brunham LR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose is to review evidence on cardiovascular risks and benefits of new treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus. RECENT FINDINGS:In response to guidance issued by the Food and Drug Administration, thousands of patients have been enrolled in large randomized trials evaluating the cardiovascular ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Flory JH,Ukena JK,Floyd JS

更新日期：2016-12-01 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 development of multiple diagnostic intracoronary imaging modalities has increased our understanding of coronary atherosclerotic disease. These imaging modalities, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), have provided a method to study plaques and ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Hoang V,Grounds J,Pham D,Virani S,Hamzeh I,Qureshi AM,Lakkis N,Alam M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcification of atherosclerotic lesions was long thought to be an age - related, passive process, but increasingly data has revealed that atherosclerotic calcification is a more active process, involving complex signaling pathways and bone-like genetic programs. Initially, imaging of atherosclerotic calcification was...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Bailey G,Meadows J,Morrison AR

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of cis-monounsaturated fatty acids (cis-MUFAs) on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and on CHD mortality are not clear. Also, dietary recommendations for cis-MUFA as derived by various organizations are not in agreement. Earlier studies have mainly focused on the effects of cis-MUFA on serum lipids ...

journal_title：Current atherosclerosis reports

authors： Joris PJ,Mensink RP

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00