New Perspectives in Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Innovations
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antioxidants; diabetes; cardiovascular diseases; nephropathy; prognosis; biomarkers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, encompassing a wide spectrum of disorders such as ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Recent advances in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and precision medicine have provided new insights into the underlying mechanisms involving oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and regulatory non-coding RNAs. These discoveries have not only expanded our understanding of disease pathophysiology but also created opportunities for developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue aims to bridge basic molecular discoveries and clinical applications in cardiovascular medicine. Consistent with the scope of IJMS, this issue focuses on mechanistic and translational research that elucidates disease pathways and fosters clinical innovation. By collecting at least ten high-quality articles, this issue aims to highlight cutting-edge findings that can shape future preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches. If the collection reaches this goal, the Special Issue may also be published as a book.
The submission of both original research articles and reviews is welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases;
- Regulatory RNAs and epigenetic modulation in cardiac disorders;
- Oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic remodeling;
- Translational innovations in arrhythmia and heart failure management;
- Novel biomarkers and pharmacologic or digital interventions for precision cardiology.
Dr. Yunglung Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- molecular mechanisms
- biomarkers
- atrial fibrillation
- translational medicine
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