Effects of dalcetrapib in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome [PDF]
In observational analyses, higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol have been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease events.
Abt, Markus +18 more
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Given the increased risk of cardiovascular events associated with resistant hypertension, predictive cardiovascular prognosis is extremely important. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is mandatory for resistant hypertension diagnosis, but its ...
J. Mesquita Bastos +3 more
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Circulating magnesium and cardiovascular events [PDF]
The association between circulating magnesium and cardiovascular events, and possible pathophysiological mechanisms.
Velat, Ivan, Čulić, Viktor
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Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk after liver transplantation: a single-center experience. [PDF]
Excessive weight gain, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes are frequently observed among orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) patients. These alterations, which are probably multifactorial in origin, contribute to posttransplantation metabolic ...
BERLOCO, Pasquale Bartolomeo +7 more
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Rofecoxib and cardiovascular adverse events in adjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer [PDF]
Background Selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors may retard the progression of cancer, but they have enhanced thrombotic potential. We report on cardiovascular adverse events in patients receiving rofecoxib to reduce rates of recurrence of colorectal ...
Andrew Stanley +13 more
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Risk Factors for Long-Term Coronary Artery Calcium Progression in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. [PDF]
BackgroundCoronary artery calcium (CAC) detected by noncontrast cardiac computed tomography scanning is a measure of coronary atherosclerosis burden. Increasing CAC levels have been strongly associated with increased coronary events.
Blaha, Michael J +7 more
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Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index is a predictor of cardiovascular events
Introduction: The Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) was established as a parameter of atherosclerosis that does not depend on a subject’s blood pressure, and is now used in many centers.
Yoshiaki Kubota +8 more
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Sarcopenic obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality: a population-based cohort study of older men. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To examine associations between sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in older men. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.
Atkins, JL +5 more
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Aging-Related Decline of Glutathione Peroxidase 3 and Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Experimental studies demonstrated that glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3), an antioxidant enzyme that catabolizes hydrogen peroxide, protects against thrombosis. Little is known about its role in cardiovascular disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:
Carnevale, Roberto +6 more
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Introduction: Several studies show that physical activity can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the vast majority of these focus on the short- to intermediate-term benefits or refer to very specific populations.
Francesco Cipollini +12 more
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