PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Vinall, Phil
ED  - Ferrari, Roberto
TI  - Life and Death of the Endothelium and Myocyte: Cause of Atherosclerosis and Remodeling
DP  - 2011 Oct 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 6--7
VI  - 11
IP  - 6
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/6.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/6.full
AB  - A balance between a normal rate of endothelial cell apoptosis and regeneration is necessary to maintain the endothelial layer and protect the cardiovascular system against atherosclerosis. Similarly, an imbalance between life and death of the myocyte following an acute myocardial infarction might explain post-AMI remodeling and consequent progression of heart failure.