Novel markers of inflammation in atherosclerosis

Authors

Salim S. Virani, Baylor College of Medicine, United StatesFollow
Venkateshwar R. Polsani, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Vijay Nambi, Baylor College of Medicine, United States

Document Type

Article

Department

Cardiology

Abstract

Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Understanding the process of inflammation as it pertains to atherosclerosis has provided researchers with multiple opportunities to identify novel markers for use in cardiovascular disease management. This article discusses the inflammatory cascade as it pertains to atherosclerosis and some of the well-studied markers of inflammation. It also discusses the limitations of current risk stratification models and characteristics of a good biomarker.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Current Atherosclerosis Reports

Recommended Citation

Virani, S. S., Polsani, V. R., Nambi, V. (2008). Novel markers of inflammation in atherosclerosis. Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 10(2), 164-170.
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