Association Between Systemic Inflammation, Carotid Arteriosclerosis, and Autonomic Dysfunction

In conclusion, systemic inflammation is associated with carotid rather than with generalized arteriosclerotic disease. The association between systemic inflammation and carotid arteriosclerosis is mediated by a reduction in vagal tone which indicates a major role of carotid arteriosclerosis-mediated autonomic dysfunction in the pathogenesis of systemic inflammation in arteriosclerotic disease.
Source: Translational Stroke Research - Category: Neurology Source Type: research