title: [The relationship between gut microbiota and cardiovascular diseases].
abstract: The prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders) is increasing globally and is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Both genetics and environmental factors are involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders. Recent studies have shown that a state of dysbiosis may be implicated in body weight control, insulin resistance and cardio-metabolic risk factors, but the underlying mechanisms remain to be fully understood. Here we describe the possible role of the gut microbiota in cardiovascular diseases.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
authors.forename: Viviana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gerardi
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Del Zompo
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: D'Aversa
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gasbarrini
mesh_terms: D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000382:microbiology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000382:microbiology; D000069196:Gastrointestinal Microbiome; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000382:microbiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors