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    Why and when should be lipoprotein(a) level measured?
    Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is composed of a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and glycoprotein (a)—apo(a). The size and concentration of Lp(a) in serum can vary among individuals and is determined by gene [...] Read more.
    Miłosz Broncel, Marlena Broncel
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    Viral infections in cardiometabolic risk and disease between old acquaintances and new enemies
    Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease, characterized by chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and lipid deposition in the vessel. Although many major, well-identified risk factors for athero [...] Read more.
    Cristina Vassalle
    Published: December 27, 2023 Explor Cardiol. 2023;1:148–179
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2023.00014
    This article belongs to the special issue Environmental Cardiology
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    Low-doses ionizing radiation exposure: an emerging causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease
    Maria Grazia Andreassi
    Published: December 11, 2023 Explor Cardiol. 2023;1:141–147
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2023.00013
    This article belongs to the special issue Environmental Cardiology
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    Toxic metals in pregnancy and congenital heart defects. Insights and new perspectives for a technology-driven reduction in food sources
    Congenital heart defects (CHD) represent the most frequent congenital anomalies among newborns, as well as the leading cause of spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, neonatal and infant death. CHD have  [...] Read more.
    Francesca Gorini, Alessandro Tonacci
    Published: November 13, 2023 Explor Cardiol. 2023;1:114–140
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2023.00012
    This article belongs to the special issue Environmental Cardiology
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