Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a comprehensive disease concept characterized by
acute myocardial ischemia caused by disruption of coronary artery plaque and consequent …

Systemic vascular inflammation plays multiple maladaptive roles which contribute to the
progression and destabilization of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). These …

Abstract Purpose of Review With the intention to summarize the currently available evidence
on the pathophysiological relevance of inflammation in heart failure, this review addresses …

Background Evaluation of cardiovascular prognosis in patients with stable coronary heart
disease is based on clinical characteristics and biomarkers indicating dysglycemia …

Convergent experimental and clinical evidence have established the pathophysiological
importance of pro-inflammatory pathways in coronary artery disease. Notably, the interest in …

Atherosclerosis, formerly considered a bland lipid storage disease, actually involves an
ongoing inflammatory response. Recent advances in basic science have established a …

Background Since inflammation is believed to have a role in the pathogenesis of
cardiovascular events, measurement of markers of inflammation has been proposed as a …

Background—The acute-phase reactant C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important risk factor
for coronary heart disease. However, the possible effects of CRP on vascular cells are not …

There is compelling experimental and clinical evidence suggesting a crucial role for
inflammation in the initiation and also the progression of atherosclerosis. Numerous …

echocardiogram) may be expected to facilitate the identification of patients with chest pain of
an ischemic etiology (angina). In a patient presenting to the emergency department with …