Browsing by Subject "Cardiovascular Disease"
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(2018-11-20)The mammalian circadian clock, found in virtually every cell, coordinates rhythmic expression to control the daily regulation of biological functions. These cell autonomous circadian clocks rely on a molecular feedback ...
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(2012-10-19)Metallic implants called stents are an important part of the treatment of coronary heart disease. While clinical trials are excellent indicators of outcomes, microscopic evaluation of the host tissue response to the implant ...
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(2022-07-20)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and is typically preceded by atherosclerotic lesion buildup within the arteries. Endothelial dysfunction is a known precursor to the development of ...
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(2012-10-19)With the severity of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the related mortality rate to this disease, new methods are necessary for risk assessment and treatment prior to the onset of the disease. The current paradigm in CVD ...
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(2009-05-15)Apolipoprotein C-1 (apo C-1) enriched HDL has been described as an atherogenic form of HDL associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of the present study was to develop a rapid method ...
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(2012-10-19)This dissertation focuses on a novel approach for characterizing the mechanical behavior of an elastic body. In particular, we develop a mathematical tool for the estimation of residual stress field in an elastic body that ...