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Endothelial lipid droplets suppress eNOS to link high fat consumption to blood pressure elevation

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Pharmacological prevention of lipid droplet formation reverses the suppression of NO production in cell culture and in vivo and blunts blood pressure elevation in response to a high-fat diet.

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Germline and conditional ghrelin knockout increases islet size

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Conflicting studies in recent years report that genetic or pharmacological increases or decreases in ghrelin either increase or have no effect on islet size. Both germline and conditional ghrelin-knockout mice associated with increased islet size, which was further exacerbated by older age and diet-induced obesity.

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Prevention and control of cardiac arrhythmic by using therapeutic foods: A review

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Functional food is a rich source of natural compounds with significant pharmacological, The aim of this paper is to explore its effect on arrhythmia. Abstract Introduction Arrhythmia occurs as a common heart vascular disease.

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Experimental Models of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Review From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Targets

Stroke Journal

The motivation for developing a suitable PRES model is 2-fold: to fill in knowledge gaps of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved, and to open new perspectives for clinical assessment of pharmacological targets to improve therapeutic management of PRES.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, play a crucial role. By 2050, the number of individuals affected by AFib is expected to more than double.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, play a crucial role. By 2050, the number of individuals affected by AFib is expected to more than double.

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Overcoming Status Quo Bias: Embracing Evidence-Based Guidelines in Cardiometabolic Care 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Key Areas for Evidence Based Cardiometabolic Care Essential areas for evidence-based strategies in cardiometabolic care include: Lifestyle Interventions : Effective management of diet, physical activity, and weight. Pharmacological Interventions : Use of antihypertensive medications, lipid-lowering agents, and antidiabetic drugs.