Histamine has pleiotropic pathophysiological effects, but its role in myocardial infarction (MI)-induced cardiac remodeling remains unclear. Histidine decarboxylase (HDC) is the main enzyme involved in histamine production. Here, we clarified the roles of …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the role of lipolysis of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) in cardiac function after myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS: We used a rat model of MI with or without EAT removal to study the effects of EAT …

To investigate whether metformin can improve the cardiac function through improving the mitochondrial function in model of heart failure after myocardial infarction. Male C57/BL6 mice aged about 8 weeks were selected and the anterior descending branch was …

EKV image of the mouse left ventricle from a parasternal short axis view. … … Mouse Left Ventricle in Parasternal Short Axis …

Background and purpose: ST2 is one of the interleukin (IL)-1 receptor family members comprising of membrane-bound (ST2L) and soluble (sST2) isoforms. Clinical trials have revealed that serum sST2 levels predict outcome in patient with myocardial …

Chagas disease is a neglected parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. New antitrypanosomal options are desirable to prevent complications, including a high rate of cardiomyopathy. Recently, a natural substance, lychnopholide, has …

Activated renin-angiotensin system (RAS) within the central nervous system has been implicated in sympathoexcitation during various disease conditions including congestive heart failure (CHF). In particular, activation of RAS in the paraventricular …

Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether Cistanche deserticola extract (CDE) exerted an inhibi- tory effect on the cardiac inflammatory response and prevented adverse remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. Methods: Wistar rats were …

Background: Murine model of coronary arterial inflammation has been widely accepted as an animal model of and used in Kawasaki disease (KD). This study sought to evaluate the developmental changes of coronary arteries and cardiac function in a murine …

PW Doppler Image of aortic outflow in the newt heart. … … Aortic Outflow in the Newt Heart …