Myocardial Infarction (MI) most commonly happened due to occlusion (blockage) of a coronary artery following the rupture of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque, which is an unstable collection of lipids (like cholesterol) and white blood cells (especially macrophages) in the wall of an artery. It was stated that approximately 60% of hospital admissions for acute MI [...]
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Internal Medicine Journal : Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Artery Disease
Inflammation is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Recent research has shown that inflammation plays a key role in coronary artery disease (CAD) and other manifestations of atherosclerosis. As classified, inflammation can be divided into : acute and chronic. Prolonged inflammation, known as chronic [...]
