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Potential role of viruses in thrombosis and atherosclerosis

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Abstract

Viruses have been implicated as triggers of endothelial injury initiating the process of atherosclerosis. Because patients with atherosclerosis suffer acute events associated with arterial thrombi obstructing a vital vessel, the role of viruses in promoting a procoagulant endothelium has been explored. This review targets the evidence that viruses contribute to atherogenesis, and discusses mechanisms by which specific herpes viruses promote inflammation and thrombosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)128-133
Number of pages6
JournalTrends in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

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