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    Impact of iodinated contrast media on X-ray-induced DNA damage: a comprehensive review
    Drawing insights from a spectrum of in vitro, in vivo experimental, and clinical studies, this review illuminates the underlying mechanism by which iodinated contrast media (ICM) exerts an indirect  [...] Read more.
    Chiara Iacconi ... Enrica Ciofini
    Published: April 19, 2024 Explor Cardiol. 2024;2:79–87
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2024.00023
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    Coronary calcification on invasive angiography and the Agatston score—a single-center experience
    Aim: The pattern and severity of coronary artery calcification (CAC) can influence prognosis and outcome in percutaneous coronary intervention. An objective assessment of CAC during invasive angi [...] Read more.
    Zafraan Zathar ... Vinoda Sharma
    Published: April 15, 2024 Explor Cardiol. 2024;2:67–78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2024.00022
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    Nanoparticles loaded with the DNA methyltransferase inhibitor SGI-1027 decrease murine atherosclerosis and inflammation in cultured human macrophages
    Aim: The DNA of the atheroma is hypermethylated relative to adjacent healthy vascular tissue. A significant portion of hypermethylated loci in the atheroma DNA map to genes related to macrophage  [...] Read more.
    Ana Cristina Márquez-Sánchez ... Silvio Zaina
    Published: April 10, 2024 Explor Cardiol. 2024;2:49–66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2024.00021
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    Role of cardio-ankle vascular index as a predictor of left ventricular hypertrophy in the evaluation of pediatric hypertension
    Aim: Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) is a marker of arterial stiffness independent of blood pressure (BP) at the time of measurement. This work sought to evaluate the association of CAVI with  [...] Read more.
    Evan Harvey ... Ranjit Philip
    Published: April 06, 2024 Explor Cardiol. 2024;2:40–48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/ec.2024.00020
    This article belongs to the special issue Environmental Cardiology
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