Autoimmune diseases (AD) represent a broad spectrum of chronic conditions that may afflict
specific target organs or multiple systems with a significant burden on quality of life. These …

Cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases are among major health concerns in developed
countries, and both represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality and economic costs …

Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, have
a strong association with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases …

No attention is usually focused on the possible involvement of immune mechanisms,
particularly of autoimmunity, on the development and progress of atherosclerosis. The …

Atherosclerosis is regarded as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the
world. Nowadays, it seems that atherosclerosis cannot be defined merely through the …

Autoimmunity forms the basis of many rheumatological diseases, and may contribute not
only to the classical clinical manifestations but also to the complications. Many of the …

Historically atherosclerosis has been viewed as a disease associated with dyslipidemia
because many studies (eg, Framingham study) have demonstrated that dyslipidemia is …

Recent findings indicate that presence of activated immune competent cells and
inflammation are typical of atherosclerosis, the main cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Patients with chronic inflammatory disorders are at increased risk of developing premature
cardiovascular disease. Despite significant advances in our understanding of the effects of …

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) with unknown etiology are increasing in incidence
and prevalence. Up to 5% of the population is affected. AIRDs include rheumatoid arthritis …