Publications by authors named "Ewa Rusiecka"

Article Synopsis
  • Atherosclerosis is a major health problem and a leading cause of death in Western countries, with conventional risk factors only accounting for about 50% of its cases.
  • Recent studies have identified new risk factors, including bacterial and viral infections, that may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.
  • Specific pathogens like Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, and certain herpesviruses have been linked to atherogenesis, supported by their presence in atheromatous plaque and antibodies in the blood.
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