Translational Aspects of Cardiovascular Biology

<p>This reprint edited by Prof. Gaetano Santulli MD PhD collects the most up-to-date peer-reviewed scientific papers dealing with cardiovascular medicine from basic science to pre-clinical and clinical investigations highlighting the fundamental importance of translational medicine in the challenging quest for new therapies to cure cardiovascular disease. Indeed cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and the search for novel mechanisms and therapeutics is desperately needed. Therefore both basic and translational studies in the cardiovascular field represent a paramount strategy to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve the quality of life of patients with cardiovascular disorders.</p>