Pro- and anti-inflammatory actions in coronary artery disease

To conclude, clinically stable CAD was associated with a systemic inflammatory activity, involving a high MMP-9:TIMP-1 ratio and an increased inflammatory response to acute stress

Department of Medical and Health Sciences Linköping University.

In  all  our  studies,  tobacco  use  is  a  confounding  factor  that  should  be  considered.  Smoking  habits  (including  previous  smoking)  were  more 

1343 Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medical and Health Sciences Faculty of Heath Sciences, Linköping University. SE 581 85 Linköping, Sweden Car in S tar kh am m ar

comparison with antioxidant vitamins. Gernone, et al. Statins activate the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis in human lymphoblasts and myeloma cells. Iijima, et al. Statins

Alek sander Szymanowski Det ection of apopt osis in patient s with cor onary art ery disease Detection of apoptosis in patients with coronary artery disease. Assessment of

means to the patient to have a restenosis and to collect patients´ expectations, perceptions and attitudes in connection to investigation for suspect coronary artery disease.

Health-related quality of life outcomes of patients with coronary artery disease treated with cardiac surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention or medical