BACKGROUND
Endothelial progenitor cells derived from bone marrow are believed to support the integrity of the vascular endothelium. The number and function of endothelial progenitor cells correlate… (More)
BACKGROUND
The molecular mechanisms by which physical training improves peripheral and coronary artery disease are poorly understood. Bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are… (More)
BACKGROUND
Estrogens improve endothelial function and accelerate reendothelialization after vascular injury via largely unknown mechanisms. Bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are… (More)
Endothelial cell damage is one important pathophysiological step of atherosclerosis and restenosis after angioplasty. Accelerated reendothelialization impairs neointima formation. We evaluated the… (More)
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was prospective investigation of silent and clinically apparent cerebral embolic events and neurological impairment after transfemoral aortic valve implantation… (More)
Our goal was to identify functionally important subpopulations within the heterogenous group of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC). Fluorescence-activated cell sorter analysis of CD133+ progenitor… (More)
The ideal way to prevent and cure atherosclerosis and the subsequent end organ damage is to restore and rejuvenate the dysfunctional vasculature and the damaged organs. Various studies have… (More)
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to provide a simple, reproducible, and point-of-care assessment of peri-prosthetic aortic regurgitation (periAR) during transcatheter aortic valve implantation… (More)
BACKGROUND
Repair of the endothelium after vascular injury is crucial for preserving endothelial integrity and preventing the development of vascular disease. The underlying mechanisms of endothelial… (More)