Cardiovascular Physiology

Overview

Cardiovascular physiology is the study of the heart and blood vessels and how they function to circulate blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing metabolic waste. Research published in International Physiology Journal addresses several dimensions of this field, including how environmental conditions affect cardiovascular performance during physical activity, such as walking in different temperature settings. The journal has examined cardiovascular complications in specific patient populations, particularly investigating tissue oxygenation deficits and hemodynamic responses during physiological maneuvers like the Valsalva test in young adults with type 1 diabetes. Additionally, the journal has published work on heart failure management within primary care settings, reflecting the clinical relevance of cardiovascular physiology to family medicine practice. This research area matters because cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and understanding the physiological mechanisms underlying heart and vascular function—from environmental influences to metabolic disease effects—is essential for developing effective prevention strategies and therapeutic interventions. The journal's contributions span from fundamental physiological observations to clinically applicable findings that bridge laboratory science and patient care.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Role of Macrophages in Cardiac Remodeling: Cues From Zebrafish Heart
  2026 · Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
• Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Mortality and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients
  2025 · Cureus
• Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Mortality and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients
  2025 · Cureus
• Musings in Physiology
  2018 · International Physiology Journal

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cardiovascular Physiology, linking to each citing work.

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