Role of Phospholipid Transfer P ...
Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) describes the process whereby cholesterol in peripheral tissues is transported to the liver where it is ultimate ...
Detection of Atrial Fibrillatio ...
Identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) as the cause of stroke is important because it may trigger a change from therapy with antiplatelet agents to pr ...
Statins and Renal Disease: Frie ...
The role of statins in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, diabetes, ...
The Role of Beta-Blockers as Fi ...
National and international guidelines still recommend â-blockers (BBs) as first-line agents in uncomplicated prevention of hypertension. However, it ...
Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransf ...
Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT) is a plasma enzyme that esterifies cholesterol and raises highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol, but its ...
Are Cardiovascular Benefits in ...
Statins reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality over a wide range of patients. The Justification for the Use of Statins in Preve ...
The Role of C-Reactive Protein ...
Much controversy surrounds the use of highsensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a marker of cardiovascular (CV) risk. Although data regarding t ...
Role of Hepatic Lipase and Endo ...
Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) constitutes a key part of the atheroprotective properties of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Hepatic lipase (HL ...
The Role of Red Yeast Rice for ...
Red yeast rice is an ancient Chinese dietary staple and medication used by millions of patients as an alternative therapy for hypercholesterolemia. In ...
The Role of Matrix Metalloprote ...
The matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family of enzymes is involved in arterial wall extracellular matrix degradation and remodeling. The latter activit ...
Experimental Models for the Inv ...
Reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by statin therapy has only modestly decreased coronary heart disease (CHD)-associated mortality in ...
Recombinant High-Density Lipopr ...
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)as emerged as a biomarker of residual cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in high-risk patients treated wit ...
Developmental Mechanisms Involv ...
The common belief that signs of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are clinically relevant only during adult and elderly age is gradua ...
Utility of Atherosclerosis Imag ...
Decreased level of high density-lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a rigorous predictor for future cardiovascular events. Much effort is being made ...
Lipid Effects of Endocrine Medi ...
Various alterations of lipid homeostasis have a significant role in the pathophysiology of the artherosclerotic process. The effects of usual lipid- ...
Optimal Therapy in Hypertensive ...
Diabetes and its micro- and macrovascular complications represent a worldwide epidemic that will place an enormous financial burden on poorer countr ...
Therapies Targeting Exogenous C ...
Exogenous cholesterol uptake involves a complex process in the intestines for the absorption of cholesterol and bile acids. This process is regulate ...
The High-Risk Plaque Initiative ...
The High-Risk Plaque (HRP) Initiative is a research and development effort to advance the understanding, recognition, and management of asymptomatic ...
Genetic Testing for Early Detec ...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) often presents suddenly with little warning. Traditional risk factors are inadequate to identify the asymptomatic high- ...
Clinical Differences Between So ...
Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by involuntary detrusor contractions that result in bothersome urinary symptoms. The estimated US prevalen ...
Current Use of Botulinum A Toxi ...
Overactive bladder (OAB), which is refractory to oral medications, is a challenging condition. Patients with refractory idiopathic OAB often have se ...
Conservative Management and Beh ...
Overactive bladder is a chronic condition that has significant effects on quality of life. Management of this condition often emphasizes the use of ...
What Is the Evidence for the Us ...
There is growing evidence to support the use of botulinum toxin (BTX) in idiopathic detrusor overactivity. However, BTX remains off label for this p ...
Topical Pharmacotherapy for Ove ...
The mainstays of treatment for overactive bladder are antimuscarinic medications. Oral formulations are limited by low patient adherence secondary t ...
Office-based Care of the Neurog ...
Bladder dysfunction is common in neurologic disease and may be associated with significant secondary morbidity and mortality. Evaluation of neurogen ...