Atherosclerosis can accelerate the development of clonal hematopoiesis, study finds

(Massachusetts General Hospital) Studies have shown that clonal hematopoiesis often goes hand in hand with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Since its discovery, this surprising association has been the subject of intense interest from clinicians and researchers alike. Patients with atherosclerosis suffer from hyperlipidemia and inflammation, two conditions that are known to chronically boost hematopoietic stem cell division rates. In the new study, the researchers now demonstrate that this increased division accelerates the development of clonal hematopoiesis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news