Abstract

Inflammation is a risk factor for atherosclerosis progression and plaque instability. Previous studies have demonstrated that hospitalisation for pneumonia is associated with increased short- and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Herein, we describe a clinically relevant twin disease murine model to study the impact of inflammation from acute bacterial pneumonia on atherosclerosis.

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