G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), such as β-adrenergic and angiotensin II receptors,
located in the membranes of all three major cardiac cell types, ie myocytes, fibroblasts and …

Cardiac fibrosis occurs naturally after myocardial infarction. While the initially formed fibrotic
tissue prevents the infarcted heart tissue from rupture, the progression of cardiac fibrosis …

Abstract Purpose of Review Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an idiopathic disorder
defined as heart failure occurring in women during the last month of pregnancy and up to 5 …

Ischemic heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. After the onset of myocardial
infarction, many pathological changes take place and progress the disease towards heart …

Objectives: This study explored the association of vascular hormones with myocardial
recovery and clinical outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Background: PPCM …

Oedema is a defining element of the nephrotic syndrome. Its' management varies
considerably between clinicians, with no national or international clinical guidelines, and …

Arthrofibrosis is a prevalent condition affecting greater than 5% of the general population
and leads to a painful decrease in joint range of motion (ROM) and loss of independence …

Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial compartment of tissues within
the body. In nephrotic syndrome, edema is often seen in dependent areas such as the legs …

Anthracycline-associated cardiomyopathy and peripartum cardiomyopathy are nonischemic
cardiomyopathies that often afflict previously healthy young patients; both diseases have …

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is now increasingly recognized as a cause of heart failure in the
later months of pregnancy and early postpartum period. Clinical diagnosis may be …