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Cholesterol crystals in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 18 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01100-3 Cholesterol crystals (CCs) have a pathogenic role in various cardiovascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis.

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Winning the Battle Against Atherosclerosis: Practical, Proactive Solutions

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Atherosclerosis (ASVD) remains a leading driver of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a global health challenge that claims millions of lives each year. Support clean energy policies that target major sources of cardiovascular risk, such as industrial emissions. But what if prevention could rewrite the narrative?

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Association between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundIn recent years, the relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and atherosclerosis (AS) has garnered significant scholarly attention. Keyword analysis reveals “atherosclerosis,” “periodontal disease,” “cardiovascular disease,” “Porphyromonas gingivalis,” and “periodontal pathogens” as research hotspots.

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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).

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Research status of subclinical hypothyroidism promoting the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen steadily, significantly impacting public health. This review examines the associations between SCH and dyslipidemia, carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT), cardiac dysfunction, and cardiovascular event risk.

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Association of blood pressure and left ventricular mass with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis

Open Heart

Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with LV mass and subclinical coronary atherosclerosis, in an Asian population free of baseline cardiovascular disease.

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Clonal haematopoiesis in cardiovascular disease: prognostic role and novel therapeutic target

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 02 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01148-9 In this Review, Schuermans and Honigberg highlight the involvement of clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) in cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and heart failure, and discuss the emerging role of CHIP as a potential prognostic (..)