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Analysis of Coronary Vessels in Cleared Embryonic Hearts
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2016
We present a protocol for the analysis of coronary vessels in whole embryonic murine hearts up to E15.5, using standard immunological staining methods followed by optical clearance and confocal microscopy. This technique enables visualization of blood vessels throughout the entire heart without the need for time-consuming analysis of serial sections.
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Procedure for Decellularization of Porcine Heart by Retrograde Coronary Perfusion
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2012
A method to rapidly and completely remove cellular components from an intact porcine heart through retrograde perfusion is described. This method yields a site specific cardiac extracellular matrix scaffold which has the potential for use in multiple clinical applications.
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Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease
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2014
This is a case report of a patient with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA) who received a total artificial heart (TAH) as a bridge to heart transplant. The TAH was successfully implanted with modifications to accommodate the patient's congenitally malformed heart.
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Coronary Artery Disease II: Pathophysiology
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2025
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) originates from a series of events that impair the function of coronary arteries, the blood vessels responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. The pathophysiology of CAD is closely linked to atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory and lipid-driven condition affecting the vascular endothelium.1. Endothelial DamageThe process begins with damage to the vascular endothelium, which serves as a protective barrier between the blood and the vessel...
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Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction
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2025
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): An Overview with Scientific InsightsCoronary Artery Disease (CAD), often referred to as C-A-D, is a prevalent blood vessel disorder classified under the broader category of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a pathological process characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, fatty substances, inflammatory cells, calcium, and fibrin, reducing blood flow to...
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Psychological stress may influence coronary heart disease through two connected routes: physiological stress responses and everyday health behavior. Chronic stress can therefore matter not only as an emotional experience but also through its effects on patterns such as smoking, diet, physical activity, and medication adherence. Considering both routes helps explain why psychological well-being is relevant to cardiovascular risk and prevention.
Depression and anxiety are important because they may interact with cardiovascular risk through physiological stress responses and health behaviors. These conditions can be considered alongside factors such as smoking, diet, physical activity, and adherence to prescribed medication. Including psychological well-being in care provides a broader view of influences that may affect prevention and the management of coronary heart disease.
Psychological factors can shape behaviors that are relevant to coronary heart disease, including smoking, diet, physical activity, and medication adherence. These behaviors provide a practical pathway through which emotional well-being may influence cardiovascular risk and ongoing care. Examining this connection helps clinicians and researchers consider behavioral patterns rather than treating cardiovascular health as separate from psychological experience.
An integrated approach considers cardiovascular risk and psychological well-being together rather than addressing them as unrelated concerns. This perspective recognizes that physiological stress responses and health behaviors may connect psychological factors with coronary heart disease. It supports comprehensive care by combining attention to the heart with strategies that address behavioral and emotional influences relevant to prevention and treatment.
Behavioral interventions can target modifiable patterns linked with cardiovascular risk, including smoking, diet, physical activity, and medication adherence. Their value lies in addressing concrete behaviors while also considering psychological factors such as chronic stress, depression, and anxiety. This approach supports prevention by connecting psychological understanding with changes that may contribute to better cardiovascular care.
Psychology contributes a framework for studying how stress, depression, anxiety, and health behaviors interact with cardiovascular risk. This subject-specific perspective can inform prevention, behavioral interventions, and comprehensive care. It also encourages research and practice to consider medication adherence, lifestyle patterns, and psychological well-being together when addressing the broader needs of people with coronary heart disease.