Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis

263 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Progress in Inflammation Research
• Themen: Medizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Krankheiten und Störungen
• ISBN: 9783764361549
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2001
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer Basel
• Herausgegeben von: Jay L. Mehta