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Superfamily II helicases: the potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) still maintain high morbidity and mortality globally. However, abnormal helicase expression has been associated with immune response, cancer, and intellectual disability in humans. They play a pivotal role in gene expression, inflammatory response, lipid metabolism, and so forth.

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Perceived Interpersonal Racism in Relation to Incident Coronary Heart Disease Among Black Women

Circulation

Few data exist about whether perceived interpersonal racism is associated with risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).METHODS:We CHD cases were defined as nonfatal myocardial infarctions confirmed through medical records, fatal cases identified through the National Death Index, and self-reported revascularization events.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

Clinical and Investigative Horizons (Session 410) Sunday, April 7 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

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Does Stress Cause Heart Disease?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Watching the World Cup is associated with a two-fold increased risk of dying from heart disease. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of a cardiovascular event 5. But why does stress cause more cardiovascular events? Click here or on the image below for more information.

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Women with Heart Disease Less Likely to Receive Life-saving Drugs than Men

DAIC

Contrary to common belief, cardiovascular disease kills more women than men, accounting for 45% of all deaths in women which is more than all cancers combined in the 57 ESC member countries.4 European Society of Cardiology: cardiovascular disease statistics 2021. 2Knuuti J, Wijns W, Saraste A, et al. Eur Heart J.