Atherogenesis in rheumatology

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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by immune cell activation,
inflammation driven plaque formation and subsequent destabilization. In other disorders of …
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The identification and significance of a Thr→ Pro polymorphism in kringle IV type 8 of apolipoprotein (a)

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Elevated plasma levels of lipoprotein (a)[Lp (a)] represent a significant independent risk
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Raising high-density lipoprotein cholesterol for better prevention of cardiovascular disease

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abstract A substantial body of evidence supports the benefits of lipid lowering on
cardiovascular outcome. As a consequence, statin therapy has emerged as the foundation …
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