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  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Pathophysiology

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  • Inflammatory arterial diseases, including vasculitis, atherogenesis, and aneurysms, are complex conditions.
  • Proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6), chemokines, and autoantibodies are key soluble mediators implicated in their pathophysiology.
  • These mediators activate leukocytes and vascular cells, driving inflammation within the arterial wall.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of inflammatory arterial diseases.
  • To discuss current and emerging treatments targeting arterial inflammation in these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • This is a narrative review.
  • Literature search on pathophysiology and treatments of vasculitis, atherogenesis, and aneurysms.
  • Focus on soluble mediators and cellular involvement in vascular inflammation.

Main Results:

  • Soluble mediators like cytokines and autoantibodies play critical roles in initiating and perpetuating arterial inflammation.
  • Leukocytes (B and T lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils) are actively involved in the inflammatory processes within the arterial wall.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing targeted therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Targeting specific soluble mediators and cellular pathways offers promising therapeutic strategies for inflammatory arterial diseases.
  • Further research into the interplay of these factors can lead to improved management of vascular inflammation.
  • This review synthesizes current knowledge to guide future therapeutic development.