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The roles of neutrophils in cardiovascular diseases

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The immune response plays a vital role in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). As a crucial component of the innate immune system, neutrophils are involved in the initial inflammatory response following cardiovascular injury, thereby inducing subsequent damage and promoting recovery.

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New Study to Examine Hypercortisolism in Resistant Hypertension

DAIC

will establish the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism in patients with resistant hypertension. Resistant hypertension is defined by the American Heart Association as elevated blood pressure despite the use of three or more antihypertensive medications in different classes, including a diuretic.

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Cardiovascular Disease and Deaths On the Rise

CardiacWire

is at an all time high, with 942k cardiovascular disease-related deaths in 2022, up by 10k from 2021. as of 2020) have some form of CVD (comprising CHD, HF, stroke, and hypertension). Excluding hypertension (CHD, HF, and stroke only), just 9.9% Four years after that goals due date, the burden of CVD in the U.S.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for cardiovascular disease: efficacy and safety

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In China and other Asian nations, traditional medicine has long been utilized in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In most studies, TCM has been associated with significant improvements in alternative endpoints such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.

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Statement on long-term cardiovascular consequences of maternal hypertension: call for urgent action

Heart BMJ

One in five women suffer from hypertension worldwide, and almost half of the mortality in women is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD) (WHO). One such transitional point is pregnancy, and the report highlights the increased risk of CVD in women who suffer from hypertension in pregnancy (HIP).

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Persistence of a Proteomic Signature After a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:A hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, but the potential mechanistic links are unknown.METHODS:We recruited 2 groups of women, 1 during pregnancy and another at least 2 years after delivery.

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Pharmacists delivering hypertension care services: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Analyses restricted to relatively large or high-quality studies yielded similar estimates, with lower between-studies heterogeneity.ConclusionPharmacist care for patients with hypertension consistently improves BP across various settings and interventions. PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021279751.