Oxidative stress occurs whenever the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) exceeds
endogenous antioxidant capacity. In this paper, we review the specific role of several …

FEF25–75, forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory
volume in 1 second; FMD, flow-mediated dilatation; FVC, forced vital capacity; GIS …

This review of the role of platelets in atherothrombosis illuminates the surprisingly numerous
activities of these tiny, anucleate cells and stresses their participation in the inflammatory …

Smoking is one of the major lifestyle factors influencing the health of human beings. Life-
long cigarette smokers have a higher prevalence of common diseases such as …

Cigarette smoke is an aerosol that contains> 4,000 chemicals, including nicotine, carbon
monoxide, acrolein, and oxidant compounds. Exposure to cigarette smoke induces multiple …

It is now well established that cardiovascular disease contributes significantly to both
morbidity and mortality in COPD. Shared risk factors for cardiovascular disease and COPD …

Aims Although the mechanism is unclear, exposure to traffic-derived air pollution is a trigger
for acute myocardial infarction (MI). The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of diesel …

Rationale Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with systemic
inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Interaction between inflammatory cells and …

Purpose: To prospectively evaluate if there is an association between plaque enhancement
at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and proinflammatory cardiovascular risk factors and …

Background: Ultrasmall superparamagnetic particles of iron oxide (USPIO) detect cellular
inflammation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In patients with abdominal aortic …