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Circulating miRNA-486 as a novel diagnostic biomarker for right ventricular remodeling

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectiveClinical practice currently faces a significant shortfall in specific biomarkers needed for diagnosing right ventricular (RV) remodeling in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). MiRNA sequencing analyses revealed 19 dif-miRNAs (12 upregulated and 7 downregulated) between the two groups.

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Unveiling the threat of crystalline silica on the cardiovascular system. A comprehensive review of the current knowledge

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Specific cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis, were also pointed. Further studies are needed to identify specific/distinctive biomarkers to improve early detection of CVDs in silica exposed workers.

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Management of acute coronary syndrome in resource-limited set up: a summary of 4-year review of two hospitals in Ethiopia

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

This results in severe chest pain or discomfort, with the subsequent release of cardiac biomarkers, and alterations in the electrocardiogram. Hypertension and diabetes were the two most common risk factors identified. It can cause diminished heart function and mortality if not treated properly with suitable measures.

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Ultrasound Neuromodulation Shows Promise to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension, Feinstein Institutes Research

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Bioelectronic medicine scientists at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research used noninvasive, splenic focused ultrasound stimulation (sFUS) and found they can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). For years, Dr. Zanos has investigated bioelectronic medicine therapies to treat PAH.

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Reviva Announces Grant of European Patent Covering Use of Brilaroxazine for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension

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“This latest patent further secures the broad therapeutic potential of brilaroxazine for inflammatory conditions driven by underlying disruption in serotonin signaling like pulmonary hypertension,” said Laxminarayan Bhat, Ph.D. Founder, President, and CEO. Brilaroxazine has already received Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S.

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Tenax Therapeutics Announces New U.S. Patent Covering the Use of Levosimendan in Pulmonary Hypertension with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF)

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Results of Tenax Therapeutics’ Phase 2 HELP study of levosimendan in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) demonstrated that I.V. Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:48 May 6, 2024 — Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. ,

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Role of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Mediating Causal Effect of Life Course Body Composition on Hypertension

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The mediating role of inflammatory biomarkers in the causal relationship between body composition and hypertension remains unclear and requires further investigation.METHODS:This study used a combination of retrospective observational analysis and Mendelian randomization approaches.