Publication
Title
Progress in aorta and peripheral cardiovascular disease research
Author
Institution/Organisation
WG on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Abstract
Although coronavirus disease 2019 seems to be the leading topic in research number of outstanding studies have been published in the field of aorta and peripheral vascular diseases likely affecting our clinical practice in the near future. This review article highlights key research on vascular diseases published in 2020. Some studies have shed light in the pathophysiology of aortic aneurysm and dissection suggesting a potential role for kinase inhibitors as new therapeutic options. A first proteogenomic study on fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) revealed a promising novel disease gene and provided proof-of-concept for a protein/lipid-based FMD blood test. The role of NADPH oxidases in vascular physiology, and particularly endothelial cell differentiation, is highlighted with potential for cell therapy development. Imaging of vulnerable plaque has been an intense field of research. Features of plaque vulnerability on magnetic resonance imaging as an under-recognized cause of stroke are discussed. Major clinical trials on lower extremity peripheral artery disease have shown added benefit of dual antithrombotic (aspirin plus rivaroxaban) treatment.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Cardiovascular research / European Society of Cardiology [Biot] - London
Publication
Oxford : Oxford univ press , 2021
ISSN
0008-6363 [print]
1755-3245 [online]
DOI
10.1093/CVR/CVAB144
Volume/pages
117 :9 (2021) , p. 2045-2053
ISI
000688054600014
Pubmed ID
33892507
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Affiliation
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External links
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Creation 05.10.2021
Last edited 02.10.2024
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