Interrelation between atherosclerosis and restenosis.
Atherosclerosis and restenosis following PTCA share many pathophysiologic features although they differ in the inciting stimuli and in their time-course. Both are characterized by an inflammatory reaction of the vessel wall whose modulation may offer therapeutic approaches for either entity.
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Abteilung Innere Medizin III, Kardiologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Heidelberg.
Libby
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D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000502:physiology*; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D016207:Cytokines / Q000502:physiology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors
D016207:Cytokines