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Hypoxia in myocardial infarction and natriuretic peptides

Open Heart

Conclusion Myocardial oxygen metabolism directly regulates the plasma levels of natriuretic peptides in heart diseases. The function of oxygen gradients should be correlated with circulating natriuretic peptides to achieve better sensitivity in plasma measurements of natriuretic peptides in myocardial infarction.

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Unveiling the threat of crystalline silica on the cardiovascular system. A comprehensive review of the current knowledge

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Specific cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis, were also pointed. SiO2 exposure was linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction, with potential mechanisms involving inflammation and platelet activation.

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Association between weight-adjusted waist circumference index and myocardial infarction: results from the national health and nutrition examination survey, 1999–2014

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Multiple logistic regression and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analyses were conducted to assess both linear and nonlinear associations between WWI and myocardial infarction. Subgroup analyses and interaction tests were also performed.ResultsAmong the 31,535 participants analyzed, 1,449 (4.82%) had experienced a myocardial infarction.

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Here are five things everyone should know about sleep and heart disease. Insulin resistance is a precursor condition to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, both major drivers of heart disease. 5 Sleep Duration and Myocardial Infarction. This is the unfortunate reality for many people. JAMA Intern Med.

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Study reveals target for reversing scar tissue after heart attack

Science Daily - Heart Disease

New research discovers a potential path to prevent permanent scarring and heart failure following a myocardial infarction.

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Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

Science Daily - Heart Disease

The appropriate duration of beta-blocker treatment after a heart attack (a myocardial infarction [MI]) is unknown in patients who do not need to take beta-blockers for another reason.

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Role of autophagy in myocardial remodeling after myocardial infarction

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

In the heart, autophagy is regulated mainly through mitophagy due to the metabolic changes of cardiomyocytes caused by ischemia and hypoxia. Myocardial remodeling is characterized by gradual heart enlargement, cardiac dysfunction, and extraordinary molecular changes. Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.