Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Institute of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine of the University of Latvia, thanks to its historical development, research topics and involved staff, has become the scientific center of Latvian cardiology and regenerative medicine.
Areas of activity:
- Epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
- Invasive cardiology;
- Coronary and peripheral atherosclerosis;
- Sstudy of gene polymorphisms for evaluation of coronary heart disease;
- Study of risk factors for secondary cardiovascular diseases;
- Using human cells and tissues to develop new treatments;
- Metabolic syndrome, diabetes and other endocrine diseases;
- Investigation of the mechanisms of cellular allergic reactions;
- Mechanisms of cancer microcell formation;
- Morphological mechanisms of cell malignancy and cancer cell resistance;
- Physiological mechanisms of fatigue and psychophysiological adaptation;
- Osteoporosis, osteoreception.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Gustavs Latkovskis
- The Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Institute of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine - Leading Researcher
- The Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Department of Clinical and Personalized Medicine - Professor
- The Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
- University of Latvia
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First quinquennium completed: highlights from EHJ Open 2025
European Heart Journal Open Section Editors & Latkovskis, G. (Member of the Working Group), Mar 2026, In: European Heart Journal Open. 6, 2, 7 p., oeag074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
Open Access -
Ischemia-Guided Coronary Revascularization Following Lower-Extremity Revascularization Improves 5-Year Survival of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Latkovskis, G., Krieviņš, D., Zellāns, E., Kumsārs, I., Krievina, A., Angena, A., Jēgere, S., Ērglis, A., Lacis, A. & Zarins, C., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Endovascular Therapy. 33, 1, p. 155-164 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Lipid management for primary and secondary stroke prevention consensus paper of the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP)
on behalf of the International Lipid Expert Panel and in collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology Council on Stroke, 1 Jan 2026, In: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. 94, p. 78-110 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)