
Coronary
Microvascular Dysfunction
by Paolo G Camici, MD
Until quite recently, many of the most
important forms of cardiovascular disease were considered to involve
primarily large vessels, particularly the conduit coronary arteries.
However, recent advances have highlighted the crucial involvement
of the microcirculation in many cardiovascular conditions. More... |

Imaging Neuronal
Dysfunction in Heart Failure
by P. Moraghebi MD, A. Jacobson MD, PhD and J. Narula MD, PhD
Norepinephrine, a vital
neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems,
is produced in the cytoplasm of sympathetic neurons by dopamine
beta-hydroxylase mediated oxidation of dopamine. More... |