Estrogen has important effects on cardiovascular function including regulation of vascular
function, blood pressure, endothelial relaxation, and the development of hypertrophy and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality in developed
countries. The incidence of CVD is sexually dimorphic, and research has focused on the …

Mitochondria are unique organelles present in almost all cell types. They are involved not
only in the supply of energy to the host cell, but also in multiple biochemical and biological …

Numerous epidemiological, clinical, and animal studies showed that cardiac function and
manifestation of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are different between males and females …

Sex differences in the onset and manifestation of cardiovascular diseases are well known,
yet the mechanism behind this discrepancy remains obscure. Estrogen and its …

Abstract Background Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a transient disorder of ventricular
wall dysfunction, mostly induced by physical or emotional stress. TTC may be associated …

This review takes into consideration the main mechanisms involved in cellular remodeling
following an ischemic injury, with special focus on the possible role played by non-genomic …

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by dilatation of the left ventricle and
impaired systolic function and is the second most common cause of heart failure after …

The medical community recognizes sex-related differences in pathophysiology and
cardiovascular disease outcomes (CVD), culminating with heart failure. In general, pre …

Introduction: Menopause is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, in which oxidative
stress plays a pivotal role. Systemic oxidative stress is reflected by decreased levels of free …