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Download or read book Atherosclerosis written by Christian Weber and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the understanding of the pathophysiological processes of atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the vessel wall being the leading cause for mortality in industrial countries, has tremendously increased. The feasibility of translating such knowledge to novel therapeutic approaches is currently being explored at various levels. This book highlights advances in atherosclerosis and links these to relevant therapeutic strategies. It compiles and details cutting-edge research in cardiovascular medicine from internationally renowned authors.