Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1064 - 1064
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
A
dominant
event
determining
the
course
of
heart
failure
(HF)
includes
disruption
delicate
sodium
(Na+)
and
water
balance
leading
to
retention
edema
formation.
Although
incomplete
decongestion
adversely
affects
outcomes,
it
is
unknown
whether
interventions
directly
targeting
(Na+),
such
as
strict
dietary
restriction,
intravenous
hypertonic
saline,
diuretics,
reverse
this
effect.
As
a
result,
imperative
implement
(Na+)-targeting
in
selected
HF
patients
with
established
congestion
on
top
quadruple
therapy
angiotensin
receptor
neprilysin
inhibitor,
β-adrenergic
blocker,
mineralocorticoid
antagonist,
glucose
cotransporter
2
which
dramatically
improves
outcomes.
The
limited
effectiveness
treatments
may
be
partly
due
fact
that
current
metrics
severity
have
capacity
foreseeing
averting
episodes
guiding
treatments,
often
leads
dysnatremias,
affecting
Recent
evidence
suggests
spot
urinary
measurements
used
guide
monitor
both
chronic
acute
HF.
Further,
classical
(2)-compartment
model
storage
has
been
displaced
by
(3)-compartment
emphasizing
non-osmotic
accumulation
chiefly
skin.
23(Na+)
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
enables
accurate
reliable
quantification
tissue
(Na+).
Another
promising
approach
enabling
monitoring
based
wearable
devices
employing
ion-selective
electrodes
for
electrolyte
detection,
including
(Cl–).
Undoubtably,
further
studies
using
23(Na+)-MRI
technology
sensors
are
required
learn
more
about
clinical
significance
(Na+)-related
mechanisms
morbidity
mortality
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Arterial
hypertension
represents
a
leading
cause
of
cardiovascular
morbidity
and
mortality
worldwide,
the
identification
effective
solutions
for
treating
early
stages
elevated
blood
pressure
(BP)
is
still
relevant
issue
risk
prevention.
The
pathophysiological
basis
occurrence
BP
onset
arterial
have
been
widely
studied
in
recent
years.
In
addition,
consistent
progress
development
novel,
powerful,
antihypertensive
drugs
their
appropriate
applications
controlling
increased
our
potential
successfully
managing
disease
states
characterized
by
abnormal
pressure.
However,
mechanisms
responsible
disruption
endogenous
contributing
to
maintenance
within
normal
range
are
yet
be
fully
clarified.
Recently,
evidence
has
shown
that
several
natural
antioxidants
containing
active
ingredients
originating
from
plant
extracts,
used
alone
or
combination,
may
represent
valid
solution
counteracting
hypertension.
particular,
there
show
enhance
viability
endothelial
cells
undergoing
oxidative
damage,
an
effect
could
play
crucial
role
events
accompanying
present
review
aims
reassess
stress
on
dysfunction
progression
covering
unmet
needs
treatment
such
diseases.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Tissue
vascularization
is
a
major
bottleneck
in
tissue
engineering.
In
this
review,
the
state
of
art
on
intricate
role
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
angiogenesis
explored.
HA
plays
twofold
angiogenesis.
First,
when
released
as
free
polymer
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
acts
signaling
molecule
triggering
multiple
cascades
that
foster
smooth
muscle
cell
differentiation,
migration,
and
proliferation
thereby
contributing
to
vessel
wall
thickening.
Simultaneously,
bound
plasma
membrane
pericellular
space
functions
block,
participating
formation.
Starting
with
origins
native
vascular
tissues,
approaches
aimed
at
achieving
vivo
are
reviewed.
The
significance
molecular
weight
(MW)
challenges
associated
utilizing
engineering
(VTE)
conscientiously
addressed.
review
finally
focuses
thorough
examination
comparison
diverse
strategies
adopted
harness
benefits
bioengineered
materials.
By
providing
nuanced
perspective
multifaceted
angiogenesis,
contributes
ongoing
discourse
advances
collective
understanding
optimizing
processes
assisted
by
functional
biomaterials.
Cardiology in Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
vascular
endothelium
and
its
endothelial
glycocalyx
contribute
to
the
protection
of
cells
from
exposure
high
levels
sodium
help
these
structures
maintain
normal
function
by
regulating
permeability
due
buffering
effect.
has
negative
surface
charges
that
bind
limit
entry
into
interstitial
space.
High
can
disrupt
this
barrier
allow
movement
extravascular
fluid.
This
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
inhibit
nitric
oxide
production.
leads
vasospasm
increases
intravascular
pressures.
Overtime
remodeling
occurs,
changes
anatomy
blood
vessels,
their
intrinsic
stiffness,
response
vasodilators
results
in
hypertension.
Patients
with
increased
salt
sensitivity
are
potentially
at
more
risk
for
sequence
events.
Studies
on
degradation
provide
insight
pathogenesis
clinical
disorders
involvement,
but
there
is
limited
information
available
context
higher
concentrations
sodium.
Data
intake
imbalance
between
have
been
obtained
experimental
studies
insights
possible
outcomes
humans.
current
western
diet
above
recommended
led
assessment
sensitivity,
which
used
different
populations
could
become
a
practical
tool
evaluate
patients.
would
focused
recommendations
regarding
intake.
review
will
consider
structure
endothelium,
components,
effect
it,
use
test
mini.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(11), P. e41543 - e41543
Published: March 14, 2025
Salt
added
to
food
is
believed
potentially
influence
the
risk
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVD),
however,
more
evidence
needs
further
verification.
Here,
we
conducted
a
2-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study
systematically
investigate
associations
salt
with
11
types
in
general
population.
The
primary
MR
analysis
adopts
inverse-variance
weighting
(IVW)
method,
complemented
by
ancillary
analyses
utilizing
IVW
(fixed
effects),
weighted
medium,
maximum
likelihood,
and
penalized
median
methodologies.
main
pleiotropy
genetic
variation
sensitivity
were
correspondingly
applied
test
reliability
results,
MR-Egger
are
core
evaluation
methods.
Notably,
genetically
predicted
demonstrates
causal
vein
thromboembolism
(IVW
odds
ratio
[OR]:
1.0084,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.0024-1.0143,
P
=
.0056),
atrial
fibrillation
flutter
OR:
1.3176,
CI:
1.0154-1.7098,
.0380),
ischemic
stroke
1.1852,
1.0092-1.3918,
.0383)
peripheral
artery
disease
1.0040,
1.0015-1.0065,
.0016).
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
that
may
guide
development
targeted
prevention
strategies
interventions
focused
on
dietary
habits
context
diseases.
Acta Physiologica,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
241(5)
Published: March 29, 2025
The
microvascular
system
is
essential
for
delivering
oxygen
and
nutrients
to
tissues
while
removing
metabolic
waste.
During
pregnancy,
the
uteroplacental
undergoes
extensive
remodeling
meet
increased
demands
of
fetus.
Key
adaptations
include
vessel
dilation
increases
in
vascular
volume,
density,
permeability,
all
which
ensure
adequate
placental
perfusion
maintaining
stable
maternal
blood
pressure.
Structural
functional
abnormalities
microvasculature
are
associated
with
various
gestational
complications,
posing
both
immediate
long-term
risks
health
mother
infant.
In
this
review,
we
describe
changes
microvessels
during
discuss
pathogenic
mechanisms
underlying
diseases
such
as
preeclampsia,
fetal
growth
restriction,
diabetes,
summarize
current
clinical
research
approaches
monitoring
health.
We
also
provide
an
update
on
models
complications
explore
solutions
several
unresolved
challenges.
With
advancements
techniques,
anticipate
significant
progress
understanding
managing
these
diseases,
ultimately
leading
new
therapeutic
strategies
improve
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: March 8, 2024
Background
While
salt
sensitivity
of
blood
pressure
(SSBP)
is
a
risk
factor
for
hypertension,
end-organ
damage
and
death,
most
studies
are
conducted
in
western
countries
White
people.
We
previously
found
that
the
prevalence
SSBP
Blacks
living
Sub-Saharan
Africa
as
high
75–80%
like
what
has
been
reported
west.
Erythrocyte
glycocalyx
to
sodium
(eGCSS),
marker
sodium-induced
erythrocyte
vascular
endothelial
thought
be
related
perturbations
associated
with
intake.
hypothesized
correlates
eGCSS
differently
men
women
Black
Methods
cross
sectional
study
using
data
from
our
recent
clinical
trial
Livingstone
University
Teaching
Hospital
among
117
normotensive
young
adults.
used
“salt
test”
determine
an
immediate
pressor
response
oral
(IPROS)
diagnosis
SSBP.
Results
The
proportion
males
were
equal
females
median
age
(interquartile
range)
participants
was
29
(22–45)
years.
scores
higher
salt-resistant
compared
salt-sensitive
males.
correlated
negatively
(AOR
0.98,
95%
CI
0.97–0.99,
p
=
0.008),
however,
this
relationship
driven
by
female
sex
abrogated
male
sex.
Although
elevations
exhibited
sustained
bimodal
pattern
both
sexes,
males,
systolic
diastolic
never
returned
baseline
during
time
course
it
did
females.
Conclusion
In
study,
black
but
not
dietary
significantly
women.
These
results
suggest
tend
have
disruption
acute
load,
implying
changes
may
directly
glycocalyx.
Our
findings
novel
mechanism
linking
potential
implications
differences
salt-induced
cardiovascular
disease.
Clinical
registration
:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/
,
identifier
[NCT04844255].
ACS Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 1222 - 1231
Published: March 27, 2024
The
pathogenesis
of
neurosyphilis
remains
unclear.
A
previous
study
found
a
noteworthy
up-regulation
disintegrin
and
metalloproteinase
with
thrombospondin
type
1
motif
5
(ADAMTS5)
gene
in
human
brain
microvascular
endothelial
cells
cocultured
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 16, 2024
The
endothelial
glycocalyx
is
closely
associated
with
various
physiological
and
pathophysiological
events.
Significant
modification
of
the
an
early
process
in
pathogenesis
cardiovascular
disease.
High
dietary
salt
HIV
infection
damages
causing
dysfunction
increasing
risk
for
salt-sensitive
hypertension
two
factors,
are
critical
independent
predictors
disease
often
synergize
to
exacerbate
accelerate
pathogenesis.
Salt-sensitive
more
common
among
people
living
disease,
stroke,
heart
attack
even
death.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
linking
damage
lacking.
Yet,
both
infection/treatment
linked
development
hypertension.
Moreover,
majority
individuals
globally,
consume
than
recommended
burden
especially
sub-Sahara
Africa
disproportionately
high.
In
this
review,
we
have
discussed
missing
link
between
high
shedding
We
further
elaborated
role
played
by
treatment
modifying
integrity
contribute