Background The role of female-specific factors in the occurrence and progression of cardiometabolic disease (CMD) across ...

Aims Cardiovascular (CV) deaths were reduced by atorvastatin during a 16-year follow-up of participants in the ...

Background Cardiac surgery carries a heightened risk of bradyarrhythmias, but current permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation ...

Despite advances in its understanding and treatment, coronary heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Acute coronary syndromes most commonly result as a consequence of the rupture ...

Background The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of systemic inflammation associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, limited evidence exists regarding its prognostic role ...

Iron is an essential component of two vital compounds: haemoglobin and myoglobin. The two share a basic Haeme architecture. Myoglobin is a single polypeptide chain containing iron and has a single ...

Background Patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) often experience worsening cardiac disease (WCD) despite disease-modifying treatment. However, a strict definition is lacking.

Coronary atherosclerosis is a chronic condition characterised by the development of an atherosclerotic plaque in the inner layer of the coronary artery, mainly associated with cholesterol accumulation ...

Iron deficiency, heart failure and ageing: what do we know?

Cardiovascular (CV) risk factors are rising among women of reproductive age. Obesity, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, and hypertension are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased CV ...