Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis

Download or read book Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis written by Jay L. Mehta and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2012-11-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last ten years, major strides have been made in defining the presence and role of inflammation in atherosclerosis as well as in injury to the tissues that occurs after episodes of ischemia and reperfusion. In sixteen chapters, written by world-renowned individuals from different countries, the role of inflammation and different mediators in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is presented. The significance of inflammation and possible therapeutic implications is also described in depth. This book is of great interest for a wide range of physicians, researchers, and scientists who may want to study more and develop the concept of inflammation and atherosclerosis.