The pathogenesis of atheroma and the rationale for its treatment.
Several theories have been proposed to explain the mechanism causing atheroma; these include endothelial cell injury, smooth muscle cell proliferation, lipid deposition and an abnormality of the vasa vasorum. Based on these hypotheses, new therapies aimed at causing regression or preventing the development of atheroma include heparin, calcium antagonists, beta-receptor antagonists, lipid lowering agents and drugs that manipulate platelets.
Collins
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Department of Cardiac Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, U.K.
Fox
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D000818:Animals; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D002455:Cell Division / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D014651:Vasa Vasorum / Q000503:physiopathology
D008055:Lipids