Endothelial dysfunction is systemic and arises from exposure to traditional and non-traditional risk factors. Image Credit: Wasan Tita/Shutterstock.com.

Further investigation into the mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction and its role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may lead to more targeted therapies against the disease.

Many cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, or 'hardening of the arteries,' correlate to mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment in the tissues of the heart and blood vessels.

New research found a link between chronic cannabis use and endothelial dysfunction, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This association was present in cannabis users regardless of whether ...

This is a unique observation that surprisingly differentiates the mechanism of endothelial dysfunction of chronic e-cigarette use from use of combustible cigarettes,” Conklin wrote.

H3K14la drives endothelial dysfunction in sepsis-induced ARDS by promoting SLC40A1/transferrin-mediated ferroptosis Peer-Reviewed Publication ...

“If you have endothelial cell dysfunction, it may be easier for cholesterol to traverse the intima.” SNPs for Endothelial Dysfunction For the study, which was published this week in Nature Medicine , ...

About Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction. Corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial dysfunction is a sight-threatening condition affecting millions of people throughout the world.

HealthDay News — Chronic cannabis smoking and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ingestion are associated with endothelial dysfunction, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA Cardiology ...