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Mohammed Shamim Rahman1, Kevin Woollard2

  • 1Division of Immunology and Inflammation, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|July 2, 2017
PubMed

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The immune system regulates the cardiovascular system, impacting conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Key immune cells, including monocytes and macrophages, are crucial for maintaining cardiovascular health and homeostasis.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke, are significant health concerns.
  • Lipid homeostasis and cholesterol clearance are critical for cardiovascular health.
  • The immune system plays a complex role in regulating cardiovascular function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of immune system regulation of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.
  • To define atherosclerosis and its related cardiovascular diseases.
  • To elaborate on the role of innate and adaptive immunity, particularly monocytes and macrophages, in cardiovascular homeostasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on immune system involvement in cardiovascular regulation.
  • Definition and explanation of atherosclerotic disease processes.
  • Discussion of homeostatic mechanisms, including lipid metabolism and immune cell functions.

Main Results:

  • The immune system is integral to cardiovascular homeostasis.
  • Dysregulation of immune responses contributes to cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis.
  • Monocytes and macrophages are key immune players in cardiovascular health and disease.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the immune system's role is vital for addressing cardiovascular diseases.
  • Further research into specific immune mechanisms can lead to novel therapeutic strategies.
  • This chapter serves as an introduction to the intricate relationship between immunity and the cardiovascular system.

Keywords:
AtherosclerosisCardiovascular diseaseImmunologyLipoproteinsMacrophagesMonocytes

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