Educational Objectives

 Recognize the role of macrophages and lymphocytes in
 atherogenesis.

 Examine the role of rheology in atherosclerosis coronary
 artery disease.
 Describe gene transfer in atherogenesis.

 Explain the pathogeneses of atherosclerosis.

 Interpret the interaction of platelet activation and
 coagulation in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.

 Identify the importance of oxidized lipoproteins in
 atherosclerosis.

 Contrast and compare the microcirculation in atherosclerotic
 coronary artery disease.

 Discuss the role of cytokines in the regulatory mechanism
 of atherosclerosis.

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