ABSTRACT

Not too long ago, it was thought that inflammation of blood vessels was the sole manifestation of systemic autoimmune diseases. Today, however, we know that disorders of coagulation, injuries to both neutrophils and endothelial cells, and certain lipids and amino acids are all intricately involved in the development of vascular disease. How are all

part |2 pages

Section I: Mechanisms of Vascular Disease

chapter 1|20 pages

Pathology of Vascular Disease

chapter 2|10 pages

Coagulation Abnormalities

chapter 3|14 pages

Antiphospholipid Antibodies

chapter 4|14 pages

Platelet Disorders in Autoimmune Diseases

chapter 5|10 pages

Immunology of Atherosclerosis

chapter 8|10 pages

Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies

chapter 9|12 pages

Antiendothelial Cell Antibodies

chapter 10|18 pages

Cryoglobulins

chapter 11|10 pages

Markers of Endothelial Damage

chapter 14|10 pages

Experimental Induction of Vascular Disease

chapter 15|22 pages

Hormones and Vascular Disease

part |2 pages

Section II: Clinical Manifestations

part |2 pages

Section III: Treatment

chapter 33|12 pages

Surgical Treatments