Objective Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. In
ankylosing spondylitis (AS), there is a paucity of information concerning this risk. Our …

The pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction is known to be mediated by systemic,
intraplaque and myocardial inflammatory processes. Among different immune cell subsets …

High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are a heterogeneous group of lipoproteins composed of
various lipids and proteins. HDL is formed both in the systemic circulation and in the brain. In …

Contrary to the long-standing and widely accepted belief that polymorphonuclear
neutrophils (PMN) are of marginal relevance in atherosclerosis, evidence revealing a …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and increased
mortality from cardiovascular disease. CKD results in oxidative stress, inflammation, and …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with development of atherosclerosis and
premature death from cardiovascular disease. The predisposition of patients with CKD to …

Background High-density lipoprotein (HDL) confers protection against atherosclerosis by
several different mechanisms. Although in the general population, increasing levels of HDL …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a high risk of death from cardiovascular
disease. Inflammation, oxidative stress, and dyslipidemia, which are common consequences …

Features of end-stage renal disease such as oxidative stress, inflammation, hypertension,
and dyslipidemia are associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and increased risk of …

The biomarker potential of using various lipids fractions for predicting risk of acute
myocardial infarction (AMI) is controversial. We therefore compared the lipid profiles …