Inflammation, the immune system and atherosclerosis

10' education - July 7, 2015 - Amsterdam IAS

This discussion combines the mechanistic insights into the inflammatory component in atherogenesis of Jon Laman with the clinical perspective of Wolfgang Koenig. They discuss how inflammation reseach may change CV treatment approaches in the future

Educational information

This panel discussion is part of a series of Tomorrow's specialists meet today's experts recorded during the recent congress of the International Atherosclerosis Society in Amsterdam in 2015. Young physicians discuss novel developments with experts.

Topics addressed in this session

Immunology, inflammation and cardiovascular disease
The proinflammatory state as a risk factor for atherogenesis

Disclosures

Prof. Jon Laman , UMC Groningen, The Netherlands
Prof. Wolfgang Koenig, German Heart Centre, Munich, Germany

Interviewed by Sophie Bernelot-Moens, AMC Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Disclosure

PACE-CME did not receive external funding for this production

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