Biomarkers In Cardiovascular Disease : Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow

ISBN-13: 9783659276415 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 68 str.

Cyrus Matheka Wambua; Faraj Omar Alkizim; Peter Waweru Mwangi

Opis

Cardiovascular diseases remain a paramount focus of basic and clinical investigation. They are the leading cause of death in developed countries and their prevalence is increasing in the developing countries. Early detection of the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaques is therefore essential. Proteomics is a tool designed to address this need at the level of signal transduction, organelle and cellular mechanism and biomarker development. This review examines the increasing use of traditional and novel biomarkers that are transforming cardiovascular medicine.

O autorze

Cyrus has interests in Non-Communicable Disease research. He holds an Honors Degree in Medical Physiology from the University of Nairobi besides being a trained accountant. He has served as an editor for the Federation of African Medical Students journal and is currently attached to the African Mental Health Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya.