Genetics and Genomics in Cardiovascular Health Risk: It’s Complicated
A growing body of evidence shows that susceptibility to adult-onset CVD begins in early life, even in utero, presumably as a result of epigenetic dysregulation.
Tag: cardiovascular
High Blood Pressure: A Major Risk Factor for Heart Failure
Over time, increased hemodynamic stress on the heart from high blood pressure leads to the compensatory development of left ventricular hypertrophy.
The Role of Viral Infection in Heart Failure
Mounting evidence suggests that some viruses can persist in heart tissue after an initial infection, and become reactivated under certain conditions, triggering a cell-mediated immune response that leads to myocarditis and, potentially, dilated cardiomyopathy.
Berberine in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Both pre-clinical and clinical studies continue to shed light on berberine’s therapeutic potential, corroborating many of its traditional uses.
Cardiovascular Health Update: Red Yeast Rice
Studies have shown that daily consumption of Red Yeast Rice lowers plasma levels of LDL cholesterol by 15-25% within six to eight weeks.