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Circulating bacterial DNA in cardiovascular disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Recent attention has turned to a subset of cfDNA, circulating bacterial DNA (cbDNA), derived from gut microbiota, as a potential biomarker. Investigations into microbial translocation from the gut, particularly the phenomenon of leaky gut, reveal its association with CVD and provide a potential source for cbDNA.

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The relationship between blood glucose and clinical outcomes after extracorporeal circulation: a retrospective cohort study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundPostoperative blood glucose levels significantly impact outcomes in cardiac surgery patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation (ECC) auxiliary to open heart surgery. While hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are known risk factors for adverse outcomes, the optimal glycemic range for patients undergoing ECC remains unclear.

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Circulating bone morphogenetic protein 10 as a novel marker of atrial stress and remodelling in heart failure

Heart BMJ

Background We evaluated the potential of circulating bone morphogenetic protein 10 (BMP10) as a biomarker for atrial stress and remodelling in patients with heart failure (HF), in comparison to N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). We also assessed the predictive value of BMP10 for adverse clinical outcomes.

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Highlights From the Circulation Family of Journals

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue 4 , Page 336-339, July 23, 2024.

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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). While small noncoding microRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial regulators of RV remodeling, the biomarker potential of serum miRNAs in this process is little known.

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Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of Chagas cardiomyopathy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Methods We carried out a case-control study to identify circulating miRNAs associated with CHCM. We performed a clinical, echocardiographic, and laboratory evaluation and profiled circulating miRNA in the serum samples. Results Differences between groups were observed in clinical variables and in the analysis of miRNAs.

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The human heart may have a hidden ability to repair itself

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Circulation. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart.