Inflammatory and Genetic Markers (APO B100 and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene) in the Coronary Artery Disease.

Aim: To analyze the correlations between inflammation markers and ApoB100 and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism and the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Material And Methods: We conducted a study in 58 patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) who underwent coronarography at the Iasi "Prof. Dr.

Vasopressin receptor antagonists for the treatment of heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background/objectives: Elevated vasopressin may increase systemic vascular resistance and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, subsequently decrease stroke volume and cardiac output. Vasopressin receptor antagonists may counteract these effects and improve outcomes in heart failure. We aimed to assess benefits and harms of vasopressin receptor antagonists (VRAs) versus placebo in addition to standard care in adults with heart failure (HF).