Diagnosis and Treatment of Atherosclerosis: A Review Article View PDF

^*Hany M Abo-Haded
Department Of Pediatrics, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

^*Corresponding Author:

Hany M Abo-Haded
Department Of Pediatrics, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Email:hany_haded@yahoo.com

Published on: 2015-01-21

Abstract

Atherosclerosis is a pathological process occurring in the major arteries that leads to many cardiac disorders. The development of atherosclerotic lesions can be regarded as a modified form of chronic inflammation which is multi factorial. This review briefly discusses the factors that influence the growth and development of atherosclerotic lesions. It also focuses on the recent advances in diagnoses. Finally the review summarizes the major and recent therapeutic strategies that are used for the treatment of atherosclerosis.

Keywords

Atherosclerosis; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis; Treatment

Introduction

Atherosclerosis represents the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. It was initially defined as a process caused by the passive accumulation of lipids in the vessel wall, whereas nowadays it is considered as a complex condition where multiple pathogenic factors contribute to trigger and sustain vessel wall damage.