Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) may influence the integrity and stability of the vascular
endothelium. The association of an altered total EPC number and function with …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a global health concern of paramount significance,
claiming millions of lives each year. While advancements in all fields of cardiovascular …

Background Molecular mechanisms underlying perioperative acute phase reactions in
cardiac surgery are largely unknown. We aimed to characterise perioperative alterations of …

Indoleamine 2, 3-deoxygenase (IDO) plays an important role in the catabolism of the amino
acid tryptophan. Tryptophan and its metabolites are key immune modulators. Increased IDO …

Altered lipid metabolism has been shown to be of major importance in a range of metabolic
diseases, with particular importance in cardiovascular disease (CVD). As a key metabolic …

Ketone bodies (KBs) are energy-efficient substrates utilized by the heart depending on its
metabolic demand and substrate availability. Levels of circulating KBs have been shown to …

Purpose Surgery-related stress may affect the metabolome, leading to abnormal lipid
profiles and ineffective glycemic control. Here, we gauge these changes as they may …

Background The incidence and prognosis of aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) has not been
clarified. The clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of AEF were investigated …

Background Obesity is associated with increased risk of surgical complications in some
settings. Objective As a precursor to a systematic review, we conducted a scoping review of …

Background: Statin therapy has been proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. The
objective of our retrospective study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative …