The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of cardiology. These Research topics are published in a variety of our peer-reviewed journals, such as Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Frontiers in Neurology and Frontiers in Medicine, as open access articles.
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The Newer Paradigms in Hypertension Research and Management
Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Of the estimated 1.13 billion people suffering from hypertension, approximately a third are undiagnosed, and of those diagnosed, around half are non-a...
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Challenges of Multi-morbidity in the Era of Personalized Medicine
Globally the number of people with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) is on the rise. For people over the age of 60, living with multiple complex disorders is becoming commonplace, with some conditions tending to form consistent clusters, whereas ...
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Current Status, Challenges and Future Scope of Stem Cells in Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine
Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for the treatment of various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. Stem cells possess embryonic cell-like characteristics and can self-renew, proliferate, differentiate into target cell types, and prod...
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New Drugs in Lipid Lowering Therapy
Over the past decades, treatment of lipid disorders has evolved significantly. This is not only limited to the management of hypercholesterolemia, but also hipertriglicerydemia, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and hiperlipoproteinemia(a). Moreover, the per...
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Target Organ Damage in Fabry Disease
Anderson Fabry disease is a rare genetic disease characterized by a defect in a X-Linked gene, the alpha galactosidase. Due to the sexual chromosome localization of the gene, men patients present a more severe phenotype, characterized by an early occ...
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Insights in Thrombosis and Haemostasis: From a Biological, Clinical and Genetic Perspective
Thrombosis and haemostasis are two complex pathophysiological processes which may affect both,<br/>arteries and veins, subsequently leading to morphological and functional changes in the tributary territories. The clinical picture can sometimes, sugg...
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Autonomic Involvement in Arrhythmias: Translating Mechanisms to Therapy
Arrhythmias, ranging from atrial fibrillation to ventricular tachycardia, pose a substantial burden on global healthcare systems. While structural heart disease is a well-established trigger for arrhythmias, emerging research indicates that the auton...
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Imaging for the Assessment of Infective Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a rare group of diseases characterized by the presence of inflammation of the endocardium and they usually involve the cardiac valves. In this setting, the most frequent form of endocarditis is infective endocarditis (IE), which is ca...