Cholesterol Crystals in Atherosclerosis and Other Related Diseases (Contemporary Cardiology) 1st ed. 2023

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Cholesterol Crystals in Atherosclerosis and Other Related Diseases is the first authoritative and comprehensive text dedicated to understanding how cholesterol triggers vascular inflammation and mechanical injury, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and other organ and tissue pathology. Written by leading experts, this book guides cardiologists, researchers, and clinicians through the fundamental mechanisms, detection methods, and clinical implications of cholesterol crystallization.

Features include:

• Detailed coverage of cholesterol crystal formation, physiochemical transformation from liquid to solid, and resulting cellular and extracellular effects.
• Insights into cholesterol crystals and other crystalloid molecules within atherosclerotic plaque.
• Exploration of cholesterol crystal–induced injury in other organs, including retinal damage, tumor progression, and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Discussion of potential therapeutic strategies to disrupt crystallization, reduce inflammation, and guide targeted interventions.

Cholesterol Crystals in Atherosclerosis and Other Related Diseases is an essential resource for cardiologists, crystallographers, imaging specialists, cardiac oncologists, and drug discovery researchers seeking a complete, state-of-the-art reference on the pathophysiology and clinical impact of cholesterol crystals.