Main description:

Outlines the role inflammation plays in cardiovascular diseases.

Describes a paradox - neutralizing cytokines that contribute to cardiovascular disease does not show benefit.

Summarizes research on a variety of processes and mechanisms contributing to the cardiovascular pathology.

Chapters by a team of leading cardiologists and immunologists.

Contents:

Introduction. Chapter 1. Innate Immune system in Cardiovascular Diseases. Chapter 2. Helper T-cells in Cardiovascular Diseases. Chapter 3. Glucocorticoid Signaling in Heart.Chapter 4. Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)- /Smad signaling in myocardial disease. Chapter 5. Fibroblast and Immune Cell crosstalk in Cardiac Repair. Chapter 6. Inflammation, Stem Cell Therapy, and Cardiac Repair. Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. Chapter 8. Neuronal Regulation of immune system in Cardiovascular Diseases. Chapter 9. Immune Responses Regulated by Exosomal Mechanisms in Cardiovascular Disease. Chapter 10. Ion Channels in Immune Cells: Physiological and Pathophysiological Roles.