scispace - formally typeset
T

Thomas F. Lüscher

Researcher at University of Zurich

Publications -  1613
Citations -  88517

Thomas F. Lüscher is an academic researcher from University of Zurich. The author has contributed to research in topics: Endothelium & Myocardial infarction. The author has an hindex of 134, co-authored 1560 publications receiving 79034 citations. Previous affiliations of Thomas F. Lüscher include University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center & Durham University.

Papers
More filters
Journal Article

Problem cases in renovascular hypertension.

TL;DR: In complex forms of renovascular hypertension, antihypertensive treatment may be a potent therapeutic alternative if surgery and/or transluminal dilatation can not be performed or seem to have too high a risk.
Journal ArticleDOI

Novel Insights into Vascular Repair Mechanisms

TL;DR: A better understanding of the mechanisms limiting vascular repair in patients with cardiovascular disease may provide novel opportunities for therapeutic interventions aiming to promote the maintenance of vascular integrity.
Journal ArticleDOI

Carnitine — from cellular mechanisms to potential clinical applications in heart disease

TL;DR: This review deals with cellular metabolic actions of carnitine and its potential role as a drug investigated in a number of clinical settings, and the involvement in major metabolic pathways potentially relevant to clinical benefit.
Journal ArticleDOI

Ticagrelor, but not clopidogrel active metabolite, displays antithrombotic properties in the left atrial endocardium.

TL;DR: Ticagrelor, but not CAM, reduces expression and activity of TF and PAI-1 in LAA endocardial cells isolated from patients with AF, indicating possible local antithrombotic effects and may contribute to a reduction in thromboembolic complications in patients withAF.