Pharmacological Approaches in Inflammation, Aging, and Cardiovascular Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 1037
Special Issue Editors
Interests: minimally invasive cardiac surgery; reconstructive surgery; heart failure; cardiopulmonary bypass; aortic diseases; heart valve diseases; mitral valve surgery; coronary artery bypass surgery; off-pump coronary artery bypass; TAVI; thoracic aortic aneurysm; thoracic aorta; hemodynamics perfusion; aortic valve; coronary artery bypass
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Dear Colleagues,
Inflammation and aging are key drivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression. Advances in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and translational research have paved the way to extensive research on the underlying mechanisms, opening potential avenues for targeted therapeutic strategies. At the same time, cardiac surgery remains an essential component in the management of advanced CVD, yet it is associated with inflammatory responses that can significantly affect patient outcomes.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which focuses on innovative pharmacological approaches to understanding and addressing inflammation, aging, and CVD, integrating insights from bench to bedside.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of this critical area, highlighting the multifaceted roles of inflammation and aging in cardiovascular diseases.
In this Issue, original research articles, reviews, commentaries, and meta-analyses are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Mechanisms linking inflammation, aging, and cardiovascular disease;
- Biomarkers and diagnostic tools;
- Translational and bioinformatics approaches;
- Inflammation and outcomes in cardiac surgery;
- Cardiometabolic health and vascular aging;
- Therapeutic/pharmacological strategies and interventions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Omer Dzemali
Dr. Era Gorica
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inflammation
- aging
- cardiovascular diseases
- approaches
- translational research
- therapeutic targets
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