Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5942771 | Atherosclerosis | 2016 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Mediators secreted by these cells, including histamine, neutral proteases, arachidonic acid products, platelet activating factor and a variety of cytokines and chemokines, can induce coronary artery spasm and atheromatous plaque erosion and rupture, culminating in the development of acute coronary syndromes.
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Authors
Nicholas G. Kounis, George Hahalis,