INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in much of the
modern world, is the common symptomatic end stage of a number of distinct diseases and …

The mouse has been used as an experimental model for atherosclerosis research for only a
short time; however, the sophisticated genetics of this species has resulted in a number of …

Atherosclerosis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in both the
developed and developing countries. Animal models of atherosclerosis have served as …

To improve human health, scientific discoveries must be translated into practical
applications. Inherent in the development of these technologies is the role of preclinical …

Due to the biological complexity of the cardiovascular system, the animal model is an urgent
pre-clinical need to advance our knowledge of cardiovascular disease and to explore new …

Hypertension and atherosclerosis are among the most common causes of mortality in both
developed and developing countries. Experimental animal models of hypertension and …

This new edition of Animal Models in Cardiovascular Research describes historical and
recent advances in our understanding of the cardiovascular system from studies conducted …

Cardiovascular diseases are the first leading cause of death and morbidity in developed
countries. The use of animal models have contributed to increase our knowledge, providing …

Atherosclerosis is a complex disease in which progressive cellular changes occur for
decades before the acute manifestation of cardiovascular disease. Definition of atherogenic …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death among humans. Animal
models have shown that cholesterol and inflammation are causatively involved in the …