[Chlamydia pneumoniae and cardiovascular diseases]

Przegl Lek. 2004;61(3):165-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The theories formulated to explain atherogenesis evolved from vessel wall lipid to endothelial dysfunction with vascular wall remodelling. Chlamydia pneumoniae has been demonstrated to play an important role in the development of inflammatory and immunological process and can initiate atherogenesis. This pathogen is found in atherosclerotic plaques, which can induce complex activation of local inflammatory and immunological events and lead to the development of unstable plaque, vascular remodelling and vessel lumen constriction.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chlamydia Infections / complications*
  • Chlamydia Infections / immunology
  • Chlamydia Infections / pathology
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / microbiology*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / microbiology*
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / microbiology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / pathology
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors