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This book delves into the complex and long-debated question of arteriosclerosis, a disease affecting the arteries and contributing to cardiovascular problems. The author explores the history of research on arteriosclerosis, examining the prevailing theories of its origins and development—from the early focus on inflammation to the later emphasis on mechanical stress and toxic substances. The book explores the potential role of infectious diseases in the development of arteriosclerosis, including the impact of typhoid fever, influenza, syphilis, and rheumatism. It examines the results of experimental studies involving bacterial toxins and cholesterol feeding, as well as clinical observations of acute arteritis and infectious aneurysms. The book offers a detailed statistical study of the prevalence of arteriosclerotic lesions across different age groups, examining the potential influence of various factors, including infectious diseases. The author's meticulous analysis of 500 consecutive necropsies provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of factors contributing to arteriosclerosis, ultimately revealing the potential importance of both infectious agents and mechanical stresses in the development of this debilitating disease.
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William Ophuls is the author of the award-winning "Ecology and the Politics of Scarcity" and "Requiem for Modern Politics".
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Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease: Their Relation to Infectious Diseases
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and long-debated question of arteriosclerosis, a disease affecting the arteries and contributing to cardiovascular problems. The author explores the history of research on arteriosclerosis, examining the prevailing theories of its origins and developmentââ âfrom the early focus on inflammation to the later emphasis on mechanical stress and toxic substances. The book explores the potential role of infectious diseases in the development of arteriosclerosis, including the impact of typhoid fever, influenza, syphilis, and rheumatism. It examines the results of experimental studies involving bacterial toxins and cholesterol feeding, as well as clinical observations of acute arteritis and infectious aneurysms. The book offers a detailed statistical study of the prevalence of arteriosclerotic lesions across different age groups, examining the potential influence of various factors, including infectious diseases. The author's meticulous analysis of 500 consecutive necropsies provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of factors contributing to arteriosclerosis, ultimately revealing the potential importance of both infectious agents and mechanical stresses in the development of this debilitating disease. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243333752_0
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