Inflammatory and Infectious Basis of Atherosclerosis

By Jay Mehta

Book Overview

In the last ten years, major strides have been made in defining thepresence and role of inflammation in atherosclerosis as well as ininjury to the tissues that occurs after episodes of ischemia andreperfusion. In sixteen chapters, written by world-renowned individualsfrom different countries, the role of inflammation and differentmediators in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is presented. Thesignificance of inflammation and possible therapeutic implications isalso 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 theconcept of inflammation and atherosclerosis.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3764361549
• ISBN13: 9783764361549
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"