Vascular Inflammation

Vascular Inflammation: A Novel Understanding of Vascular Diseases and Innovative Strategies for Prevention presents a novel approach to understanding vascular function, vascular dysfunction, and vascular diseases. Although there is a large and growing body of evidence about the functional impact of vascular inflammation, the concept as such has never been well defined yet. Vascular Inflammation is key in understanding any vascular pathology, as well as vascular development and physiological vascular function. In this title, renowned international experts provide answers with regards to the definition of vascular inflammation; explore a range of relevant aspects of the concept and their impact in both understanding as well as treating vascular inflammation and its consequences. Topic includes including the history, mechanisms, genetic basis, disease manifestations, and treatment approaches. This cross-disciplinary book is intended for researchers and physicians in the fields of vascular biology, immunology and atherosclerosis. Provides a comprehensive overview on vascular inflammation, defining vascular inflammation and explores a range of relevant topics, including the history, mechanisms, genetic basis, disease manifestations, and treatment approaches Contributions from leading international authors, edited by renowned experts with broad influence in the field. Adopts a translational approach, linking basic science to novel therapeutic applications Cross-disciplinary and suitable for readers in various specialties including clinicians, scientists, academics, and more