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Background : Chronic low-grade inflammation is increasingly recognized as a key determinant of cardiovascular (CV) risk, beyond traditional risk factors. However, the relative role of different inflammatory biomarkers in relation to hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD) and long-term CV outcomes in primary prevention remains incompletely defined. Methods : We assessed…

Introduction : elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels have been strongly related to cardiovascular (CV) risk. However, its association with Hypertension Mediated Organ Damage (HMOD) and CV events in the primary prevention setting remains unclear. Aim : to evaluate in these patients, the correlation between Lp(a) levels and: (i) heart, vessels…

Introduction: while vitamin D is primarily recognized for its role in intestinal calcium absorption and bone mineralization, it had numerous extra-skeletal effects also regarding the cardiovascular (CV) systems. Aim: to evaluate the correlation between vitamin D levels and cardiovascular risk factors and Target Organ Damage (TOD) in a healthy…

Vitamin D is a key regulator of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Over the past decades, the discovery of vitamin D receptors and conversion enzymes within the cardiovascular system has fueled growing interest in its potential roles beyond bone health. Preclinical studies have…

Background: Visceral adiposity contributes to systemic inflammation and autonomic dysregulation. Elevated resting heart rate (RHR) and blood pressure may reflect increased sympathetic tone. Psychological disturbances such as insomnia or anxiety may further influence autonomic balance in cardiac patients. Objective: To examine the association between visceral fat and markers of…

Background. Coronary artery disease is a global epidemic condition with high mortality. Beyond the well know low density cholesterol (LDL) the recent research is focused on Lipoprotein A [Lp(a)], as protein with key role in atherosclerotic process. Lp(a) is genetically determined and it should be measured once in a…