Influenza and Cardiovascular Disease: Is There a Causal Relationship?
AUTOR(ES)
Madjid, Mohammad
RESUMO
There is mounting evidence in support of a significant role for influenza infection in the development of atherosclerosis and the triggering of its complications. Here we review the biologic basis of this relationship, with special emphasis on the pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic effects of influenza infection. We also discuss the related epidemiologic findings and discuss in detail the possible causal relationship between influenza and cardiovascular disease.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=387426Documentos Relacionados
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