Abstract Because of structural and cellular differences (ie, degrees of matrix abundance and cross-linking, mural cell density, and adventitia), large and medium-sized vessels, in comparison to ...

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes, although uncommon, is a tragic event, shocking the family, the sports medical team, and the local community. SCD in young athletes is widely publicized by ...

Despite improvements in outcomes of coronary artery disease (CAD), there remains a significant global disease burden associated with myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction (MI). 1 Disturbed ...

Rescuer ventilation has always been an integral part of both basic (BLS) and advanced (ACLS) cardiac life support. 1 Despite 5 decades of continuous attempts to improve training in cardiopulmonary ...

Heidenreich PA, Bozkurt B, Aguilar D, Allen LA, Byun JJ, Colvin MM, Deswal A, Drazner MH, Dunlay SM, Evers LR, et al. 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A Report of the ...

Wessels A, van den Hoff MJ, Adamo RF, Phelps AL, Lockhart MM, Sauls K, Briggs LE, Norris RA, van Wijk B, Perez-Pomares JM, et al. Epicardially derived fibroblasts preferentially contribute to the ...

Conclusion— Peak V̇ o2 is a determinant of survival in patients in heart failure even in the setting of β-blockade. Because of improved survival in patients treated with β-blockers, the cut point ...

Rationale:Vascular calcification is a significant contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We recently reported that cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) is pivotal for maintainin ...

The heart is sculpted by precisely orchestrated developmental programs 1,2 that are prone to errors, leading to high incidences of congenital malformations. 3 Proliferation, although not the only ...

Methods and Results— This prospective, 20-community, cohort study involved consecutive, adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who survived to 1 year. Patients were contacted by telephone and ...

This interdisciplinary review explores the intricate nexus between HIV infection, nutrition, adrenal gland function, and cardiovascular health, highlighting a critical aspect of HIV management often ...

HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy alter mitochondrial function, which can progressively lead to mitochondrial damage and accelerated aging. The interaction between persistent HIV reservoirs and ...