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Abstract
Circadian rhythms significantly influence cardiovascular function and disease development.
- Circadian molecular mechanisms play a critical role in myocardial ischemia and heart failure progression.
- Emerging preclinical studies are focusing on the heart's circadian biology, contributing to the field of circadian medicine.
- Novel therapies under exploration include intense light exposure, small molecules that modify circadian mechanisms, and chronotherapy involving timing of cardiovascular drugs and meals.
- Differential functioning of circadian mechanisms is observed between males and females, highlighting the importance of biological sex and aging in developing circadian therapies for cardiovascular disease.
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