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Effects of sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate injection on pro-inflammatory cytokines, adhesion molecules and chemokines in Chinese patients with atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundInflammation, as the basic pathogenic mechanism of atherosclerosis, promotes the development of atherosclerosis (AS) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4

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The Evolving Role of Colchicine in Coronary Atherosclerosis Management: Timing May Be Everything

American College of Cardiology

Chronic inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, pericarditis, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI).

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Autoimmune Diseases and Coronary Atherosclerosis

American College of Cardiology

Do autoimmune diseases independently correlate with coronary atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, and do traditional cardiovascular risk factors modulate the risk?

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Low-Dose Colchicine for Atherosclerosis: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review on the long-term safety of low-dose colchicine for atherosclerosis.

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Natural products in atherosclerosis therapy by targeting PPARs: a review focusing on lipid metabolism and inflammation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Inflammation and dyslipidemia are critical inducing factors of atherosclerosis. However, synthesized PPAR agonists exhibit contrary therapeutic effects and various side effects in atherosclerosis therapy. However, synthesized PPAR agonists exhibit contrary therapeutic effects and various side effects in atherosclerosis therapy.

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Exploring global research trends in Chinese medicine for atherosclerosis: a bibliometric study 2012–2023

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundWhile Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) boasts an extensive historical lineage and abundant clinical expertise in addressing atherosclerosis, this field is yet to be penetrated adequately by bibliometric studies. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology leads with the most publications and boasts the greatest total number of citations.

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Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health in Young Adults: Advancements in Preventing Subclinical Atherosclerosis For a Heart-Healthy Future

American College of Cardiology

This expert opinion is based on Primary Prevention of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Young Adults: JACC Review Topic of the Week.