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ReviewJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2025

Recent insights into the pathophysiology and implications for surgery in atherosclerosis.

Lingshan Liu, Zhen Wang, Liang Ma, Shengjun Wu

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Review in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Early atherogenesis: In search of etiology.International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention · 2026
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  2. Atherosclerosis: A Pathologist's Perspective.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Lingshan LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Zhen WangDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Liang MaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Shengjun WuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. wsjsw@zju.edu.cn.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAtherosclerosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Recent advances in molecular biology have deepened our understanding of its pathogenesis and opened new avenues for surgical intervention.

methodsThis review integrates recent findings on key mechanisms-such as endoplasmic reticulum stress, oxidative imbalance, and immune-metabolic dysregulation-with progress in surgical and interventional strategies.

resultsNovel targets like UPR pathways, mitochondrial ROS, and microRNAs have shown therapeutic promise. RNA-based lipid-lowering therapies and PCSK9 inhibitors offer alternatives to statins. In parallel, innovations in PCI and CABG-such as next-generation stents, multi-arterial grafting, and engineered vascular conduits-have improved safety and efficacy. Advanced imaging techniques further enhance diagnosis and procedural planning.

conclusionIntegrating molecular insights with evolving surgical approaches is transforming atherosclerosis management. A precision strategy combining targeted therapy with individualized revascularization holds promise for better outcomes.

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AtherosclerosisHumansAtherosclerosisCoronary arteryCoronary artery bypass graftingPathophysiologyPercutaneous coronary intervention

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PMID41184891
PMCPMC12581573

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