title: New anti-inflammatory agents to reduce atherosclerosis.
abstract: The concept that inflammation plays a major role in atherogenesis has become accepted in recent years (Hansson 2005). As a result, anti-inflammatory agents may become increasingly important in the treatment of atherogenesis, atherosclerosis, and possibly even acute coronary or ischemic syndromes. This presentation reviews two types of molecules associated with the diagnosis, development, or treatment of atherosclerosis: C-reactive protein (CRP), and cannabis.
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Division, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland. Francois.Mach@medecine.unige.ch
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mach
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents