Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis

. Ed(s): Mehta, Jay L.

ISBN 10: 3764361549 / ISBN 13: 9783764361549

Published by Birkhauser Verlag AG, 2001

About this Item

Discusses the role of inflammation and different mediators in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This work describes the significance of inflammation and possible therapeutic implications. It is suitable for physicians, researchers, and scientists who may want to study and develop the concept of inflammation and atherosclerosis. Editor(s): Mehta, Jay L. Series: Progress in Inflammation Research. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJD; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635. . 2001. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis
• Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag AG
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3764361549
• ISBN 13: 9783764361549
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.