Article
Atherosclerosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Shared Pathogenesis and Implications for Treatment.
Angiology - 1 Apr 2021
Kamperidis Nikolaos, Kamperidis Vasileios, Zegkos Thomas, Kostourou Ioanna, Nikolaidou Olga, Arebi Naila, Karvounis Haralambos
Abstract excerpt
Atherosclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are often regarded as 2 distinct entities. The commonest manifestation of atherosclerosis is ischemic heart disease (IHD), and an association between IHD and IBD has been reported. Atherosclerosis and IBD share common pathophysiological mechanisms in terms of their genetics, immunology, and contributing environmental factors. Factors associated with...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
