Description
Book SynopsisSelected as an outstanding book in vascular surgery by members of the Society for Vascular Surgery.*
This unique new text describes the current understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of human atherosclerosis. It also details the methods for quantitating and characterizing both experimental and clinical lesions, and describes the methods for preparing available animal models. Providing an in-depth review of each of these topics, the text organizes the information in one volume for the convenience of the reader.
The text is divided into two sections. First is a description of the cell biology, biochemistry and pharmacology of normal vessels and of atherosclerotic human lesions, with details of the methods to accurately characterize and quantitate the disease. Secondly, it presents a description of the methods for preparing the available experimental animal models, including a discussion of the distribution and pathological characteristics of the lesions. It also in
Table of ContentsTHE HUMAN ATHEROSCLEROTIC LESION. Theory of Atherosclerosis. Epidemiology and Anatomic Distribution of Atherosclerosis in Man. QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIAL WALL COMPONENTS. Contemporary Concepts in Atherosclerosis Pathology. Pathology of the Extracellular Matrix in Atherosclerosis: In-Vivo and In-Vitro Models. Pharmacology of the Arterial Wall. ANIMAL MODELS OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS. Atherosclerosis in Pigeons. The Use of Rodents for the Study of Atherogenesis and Obesity: The Development of Potential Genetic Models. Rabbit Models of Atherosclerosis. Swine Models of Atherosclerosis. Canine Models of Atherosclerosis. Non-Human Primate Atherosclerotic Models. Atherosclerosis and Healing Abnormalities in Clinical and Experimental Vascular Grafts. Research Needs and Future Perspectives. Index
