Luana U. Pagan et al. Mariana J. Gomes Marina P. Okoshi
Basic research is essential to generate and expand knowledge in several research areas. In recent decades, cardiology practice has substantially changed in response to advances in experimental research, which have provided a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in cardiovascular diseases. Consequently, new diagnostic evaluation tools have been introduced and new drugs have been indicated for treating cardiovascular diseases.
Recent articles in Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, also known as ABC Cardiol, have shown great scientific advances in basic research, with studies originating from researchers from Brazil and from other countries. Additionally, knowledge from more diverse areas has been seen in national scientific output. In the last decade, the journal has seen a significant increase in the number of articles from different fields of research such as physical education, physiotherapy, nutrition, biology, biomedicine, etc. This Editorial focuses on basic research articles recently published in ABC Cardiol.
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