Atherosclerotic plaque formation and risk factors.
Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol
; 16(1): 25-31, 2003.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12578728
ABSTRACT
Atherosclerosis (AT) is a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids, fibrous materials, and mineral in the arteries. Although many generalized or systemic risk factors predispose to its development, AT affect various regions of the circulation preferentially and yields distinct clinical manifestations depending on the particular circulatory bed affected. The progression of AT is currently believed to involve the interaction of endothelium, monocytes, and leukocytes, as well as the influences of cytokines, oxidized lipoproteins, hypertension, tobacco use, dyslipidemia, homocystinemia, and genetic determinants.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arteriosclerosis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Year:
2003
Type:
Article