New findings on the role of inflammation in prevention of coronary heart disease

Monday, November 10, 2008 - 10:49 in Health & Medicine

This year, about 450,000 Americans will die of coronary heart disease - the leading cause of death for both men and women. Although we have made great strides in preventing and treating heart disease, we continue to explore the complex mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease, and we are eager to refine risk assessment tools and preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke.

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