Experimental Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
431(2), P. 113755 - 113755
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
Hypoxia-induced
pulmonary
hypertension
is
a
subgroup
of
type
3
(PH)
with
the
recommended
treatment
limited
to
oxygen
therapy
and
lacks
potential
therapeutic
targets.
To
investigate
role
NLRC3
in
hypoxia-induced
PH
its
mechanism,
we
first
collected
lung
tissues
high-altitude
(HAPH)
patients.
Immunohistochemistry
immunofluorescence
showed
that
was
downregulated
mainly
co-localized
smooth
muscle
cells
vessels
HAPH
Besides,
found
also
expressed
endothelial
patients
for
time.
Then,
wild
(WT)
knockout
(NLRC3−/−)
mice
were
used
construct
hypoxia
models
primary
arterial
(PASMCs)
rats
cultured
verification.
Right
heart
catheterization
echocardiography
suggested
promoted
right
ventricular
systolic
pressure
(RVSP)
up-regulation,
hypertrophy
fibrosis
mice.
This
study
demonstrated
deficiency
hypoxia-stimulated
PASMCs
proliferation,
Human
Umbilical
Vein
Endothelial
Cells
(HUVEC)
apoptosis,
migration
inflammation
through
IKK/NF-κB
p65/HIF-1α
pathway
vitro
vivo,
further
vascular
remodeling
progression,
which
provided
new
target
PH.
Allergy Asthma and Immunology Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 135 - 135
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Despite
the
importance
of
comorbid
ischemic
heart
disease
(IHD)
in
prognosis
asthma,
long-term
impact
coronavirus
2019
(COVID-19)
on
IHD
adults
with
asthma
remains
unclear.
This
study
investigated
effects
COVID-19
risk
individuals
particularly
regarding
severity.
Using
Korean
National
Health
Insurance
Service
claims
database,
we
identified
who
had
recovered
from
between
October
8,
2020,
and
December
31,
2021
(n
=
8,011)
1:1
propensity
score-matched
controls
8,011).
The
incidence
were
compared
two
groups.
Overall,
during
a
median
follow-up
95
days
(interquartile
range,
34-213
days;
1-448
days),
which
includes
14
lag
days,
cohort
did
not
show
higher
(hazard
ratio
[HR],
2.11;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.99-4.48)
to
matched
controls.
However,
when
severity
was
considered,
severe
exhibited
(HR,
4.89;
CI,
1.86-12.84)
than
controls;
contrast,
non-severe
showed
no
significantly
increased
1.64;
0.73-3.70).
Severe
is
associated
an
emphasizing
cardiovascular
events
monitoring
improve
treatment
outcomes
era
COVID-19.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 208 - 208
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Maintenance
hemodialysis
patients
are
at
increased
risk
of
cardiovascular
complications
and
mortality
following
COVID-19
infection
due
to
compromised
immune
function.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
impact
vaccine
(CoronaVac)
on
cardiac
function
survival
in
this
population.
Background/Objectives:
We
aimed
examine
whether
CoronaVac
vaccination
affects
heart
rates
maintenance
patients.
Specifically,
we
assessed
changes
ultrasound
(echocardiographic)
measurements,
B-type
natriuretic
peptide
(BNP)
levels,
outcomes
by
comparing
vaccinated
unvaccinated
Methods:
A
retrospective
analysis
was
conducted
531
patients,
including
79
who
received
452
did
not.
compared
pre-
post-infection
(echocardiographic
parameters)
BNP
levels
between
two
groups
their
association
with
rates.
Results:
The
were
younger
(60.54
±
13.51
vs.
65.21
13.76
years,
p
=
0.006)
had
shorter
dialysis
durations
(56.04
51.88
73.73
64.79
months,
0.022).
rate
also
significantly
lower
group
(6.33%
14.38%,
0.049).
After
infection,
showed
significant
declines
while
demonstrated
no
deterioration.
Older
age,
coronary
artery
disease,
inflammation
abnormalities
identified
as
key
factors
for
mortality.
Conclusions:
linked
better
may
help
reduce
severity,
strain
heart,
improve
overall
prognosis.
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Journal
Article
Possible
perspectives
for
cardiovascular
events
following
coronavirus
disease
2019
vaccination
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access
Xue-Yan
Gong,
Gong
Third
Hospital
of
Shanxi
Medical
University,
Bethune
Hospital,
Academy
Sciences,
Tongji
No.99
Longcheng
Street,
Taiyuan,
030032,
China
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5985-2441
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James
Cheng-Chung
Wei,
Wei
ChinaInstitute
Medicine,
Chung
Shan
No.
110,
Sec.
1,
Jianguo
N.
Rd.,
South
District,
Taichung
40201,
TaiwanDepartment
Allergy,
Immunology
&
Rheumatology,
University
TaiwanGraduate
Institute
Integrated
Taiwan
Corresponding
author.
Email:
[email
protected]
(L.-Y.Z.);
(J.C.-C.W.)
Li-Yun
Zhang
European
Heart
Journal,
ehaf112,
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf112
Published:
07
March
2025
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 7, 2023
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
in
humans
can
lead
to
various
degrees
of
tissue
and
organ
damage,
which
cardiovascular
system
diseases
are
one
the
main
manifestations,
such
as
myocarditis,
myocardial
infarction,
arrhythmia,
threaten
infected
population
worldwide.
These
health
populations
Although
prevalence
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
slightly
improved
with
virus
mutation
vaccination,
chronic
infection,
post-infection
sequelae,
patients
still
exist,
it
is
relevant
study
mechanisms
linking
COVID-19
(CVD).
This
article
introduces
pathophysiological
mechanism
COVID-19-mediated
analyzes
recent
progress
interaction
between
SARS-CoV-2
from
roles
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(ACE2),
cellular
molecular
mechanisms,
endothelial
dysfunction,
insulin
resistance,
iron
homeostasis
imbalance,
psychosocial
factors,
respectively.
We
also
discussed
differences
involved
combined
neocoronavirus
different
provided
a
theoretical
basis
for
better
prevention
management.
Experimental Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
431(2), P. 113755 - 113755
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
Hypoxia-induced
pulmonary
hypertension
is
a
subgroup
of
type
3
(PH)
with
the
recommended
treatment
limited
to
oxygen
therapy
and
lacks
potential
therapeutic
targets.
To
investigate
role
NLRC3
in
hypoxia-induced
PH
its
mechanism,
we
first
collected
lung
tissues
high-altitude
(HAPH)
patients.
Immunohistochemistry
immunofluorescence
showed
that
was
downregulated
mainly
co-localized
smooth
muscle
cells
vessels
HAPH
Besides,
found
also
expressed
endothelial
patients
for
time.
Then,
wild
(WT)
knockout
(NLRC3−/−)
mice
were
used
construct
hypoxia
models
primary
arterial
(PASMCs)
rats
cultured
verification.
Right
heart
catheterization
echocardiography
suggested
promoted
right
ventricular
systolic
pressure
(RVSP)
up-regulation,
hypertrophy
fibrosis
mice.
This
study
demonstrated
deficiency
hypoxia-stimulated
PASMCs
proliferation,
Human
Umbilical
Vein
Endothelial
Cells
(HUVEC)
apoptosis,
migration
inflammation
through
IKK/NF-κB
p65/HIF-1α
pathway
vitro
vivo,
further
vascular
remodeling
progression,
which
provided
new
target
PH.