In conclusion, this study indicates that up‐regulation of miR‐138 alleviates HCAEC injury and inflammatory response by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/eNOS signalling pathway, which elucidates the underlying mechanism of HCAEC repair and further suggests therapeutic strategies to preserve endothelial integrity and vascular health and inhibit inflammatory activation in cardiovascular disease. The gene discussed is AKT1; the disease is cardiovascular disorder.