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Inflammation Beats Cholesterol: A Comment on the Unequivocal Driver of Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Mauro Vaccarezza1,2,3, Francesco Maria Galassi4

  • 1Curtin Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 13, 2023
PubMed

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Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of death globally. Emerging research highlights inflammation

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Cardiovascular science
  • Inflammation and immunity

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of global mortality.
  • Atherosclerosis underlies major CVDs like heart attack and stroke, impacting lifespan and healthcare costs.
  • Both high cholesterol and inflammation are established cardiovascular risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the independent role of inflammation in cardiovascular risk.
  • To clarify the interplay between inflammation and cholesterol in disease pathogenesis.
  • To evaluate the significance of inflammation beyond cholesterol levels and therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent biomedical research findings.
  • Analysis of data on cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Comparative assessment of inflammatory markers and lipid profiles.

Main Results:

  • Newly published data indicate inflammation plays a critical role in cardiovascular risk.
  • Inflammation's contribution to risk is evident even when cholesterol levels are normal or treated.
  • This suggests inflammation is a key determinant of cardiovascular outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Inflammation is a significant cardiovascular risk factor, independent of cholesterol.
  • Understanding inflammation's role is crucial for improving cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment.
  • Further research is warranted to explore targeted anti-inflammatory strategies for cardiovascular health.

Keywords:
atherosclerosiscardiovascular riskinflammationstatins

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