Cardiovascular Disease In Hamsters

This study is of broad interest since it does provide data on cardiovascular disease in a hamster model of SARS-CoV-2 disease. It also makes interesting novel connections to lipidomic and metabolomic profiles in the context of the complications of a virally induced disease.

We now demonstrate devastating effects of rhythm disorganization on cardiovascular and renal integrity and that interventions based on circadian principles prevent disease pathology caused by a short-period mutation (tau) of the circadian system in hamsters.

Dietary and environmental factors may also contribute to cardiovascular disease in hamsters. Diets high in fat can lead to obesity and increased cardiovascular strain. Lack of exercise, often due to inadequate cage space or insufficient enrichment...