Cardiovascular Convergence: Bridging Basic, Translational and Clinical Research
A special issue of Pathophysiology (ISSN 1873-149X). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiovascular Pathophysiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 245
Special Issue Editors
Interests: experimental models of cardiometabolic diseases; clinical research; myocardial infarction; heart failure; diabetic and pre-diabetic cardiomyopathy; cardiovascular effects of hyperhomocysteinemia; hypermethioninemia; ischaemia-reperfusion aging; gasotransmitters; cardiovascular protection; innovative therapy
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Interests: oxidative stress; cardiology; pharmacology; diabetes; apoptosis; internal medicine; hypertension; antioxidants; reactive oxygen species; rehabilitation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
“Cardiovascular Convergence: Bridging Basic, Translational and Clinical Research” represents a unified approach to advancing cardiovascular medicine through seamless integration of discovery science, translational innovation, and clinical practice. By connecting molecular and cellular insights with preclinical models and patient-centered research, this convergence accelerates the transformation of scientific knowledge into effective diagnostics, therapies, and preventive strategies. Modern cardiovascular challenges—ranging from heart failure and arrhythmias to vascular disease and cardiometabolic disorders—demand collaborative, multidisciplinary solutions. This platform fosters dialogue among basic scientists, translational researchers, and clinicians to close the gap between the laboratory and the bedside. Through shared data, advanced technologies, and patient-driven outcomes, cardiovascular convergence promotes precision medicine, improves clinical decision-making, and enhances long-term patient care. By uniting expertise across the research continuum, this initiative aims to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and shape the future of cardiovascular health worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Dragan M. Djuric
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljevic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cardiovascular research
- cardiovascular diseases
- cardiometabolic protection
- endothelial dysfunction
- risk factors
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- vascular protection
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