Resting heart rate is a determinant of cardiac output and physiological homeostasis.
Although a simple, but critical, parameter, this vital sign predicts adverse outcomes …

The sinoatrial node (SAN) is the primary pacemaker of the mammalian heart, initiating its
electrical activation and ensuring that the heart's functional cardiac output meets …

Aims Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) generate diverse bioactive lipid
mediators, which tightly regulate vascular inflammation. The effects of omega-3 PUFA …

Aims Myocardial deformation assessed by strain analysis represents a significant
advancement in our assessment of cardiac mechanics. However, whether this variable is …

Objective: To assess the effect of heart rate at baseline on major adverse cardiovascular
events (MACEs) among hypertensive patients in China. Methods: A multicenter retrospective …

Objective: Although preterm-born and low-birth-weight individuals have an increased risk of
cardiovascular diseases in adulthood, little is known regarding early cardiovascular and …

Defining the molecular and genetic basis for heart rate regulation and for susceptibility to
atrial arrhythmias has been challenging due to the complexity of the human sinoatrial node …

Objective Determining the factors associated with new-onset pre-diabetes and type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2D) is important for improving the current prevention strategies and for a …

Background Identifying the biomarkers associated with new-onset glomerular filtration rate
(GFR) decrease in an initially healthy population could offer a better understanding of kidney …

Purpose The deep breathing test (DBT) is a sensitive test of cardiovagal function. The aim of
this study was to explore associations between physical activity and sedentary time …