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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

Secondary hypertension : This type results from an underlying condition such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or the use of certain medications. Artery Damage : Hypertension damages the inner lining of your arteries, making them less elastic and more prone to plaque buildup.

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Carbonylation of Runx2 at K176 by 4-Hydroxynonenal Accelerates Vascular Calcification

Circulation

The role of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), which is the most abundant stable product of lipid peroxidation, in vascular calcification has been poorly investigated.METHODS:Serum was collected from patients with chronic kidney disease and controls, and the levels of 4-HNE and 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α were measured.

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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

Heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), is performed to treat patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed by plaque buildup.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 7 Research has shown inflammation plays a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis and ASCVD,8-10 and even the formation of plaque.11 4 In the U.S.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.