Atherosclerosis: Pathophysiology and Management
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 1
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Background: Atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of morbidity, mortality and cost burden in the medical community. New studies have found atherosclerosis to be predominantly an inflammatory reaction of vessel wall.
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