| Inflammation and cardiovascular disease mechanisms. | |
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PMID: 16470012 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The traditional view of atherosclerosis as a lipid storage disease crumbles in the face of extensive and growing evidence that inflammation participates centrally in all stages of this disease, from the initial lesion to the end-stage thrombotic complications. Investigators now appreciate that narrowing arteries do not necessarily presage myocardial infarction and that simply treating narrowed blood vessels does not prolong life. Although invasive approaches such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass will remain necessary in some cases, we now understand that at least some of the cardiovascular benefits attributable to medical treatment and lifestyle modification (diet and physical activity) may result from reductions in inflammatory processes. |
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Authors:
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Peter Libby |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of clinical nutrition Volume: 83 ISSN: 0002-9165 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Clin. Nutr. Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-02-10 Completed Date: 2006-03-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376027 Medline TA: Am J Clin Nutr Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 456S-460S Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. plibby@rics.bwh.harvard.edu |
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Aging
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physiology* Atherosclerosis / etiology, prevention & control Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology, prevention & control*, therapy Diet* Exercise / physiology* Humans Inflammation / complications*, therapy Life Style |
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