Prevention of inflammation-induced endothelial dysfunction: a novel vasculo-protective action of aspirin.
BACKGROUND: Inflammation and infection may initiate and promote atherosclerosis or its complications by adverse effects on the vascular endothelium. The mechanisms by which aspirin reduces cardiovascular risk might involve anti-inflammatory actions or direct effects on the endothelium in addition t...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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