Atherosclerosis XIII: Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium, Kyoto, Japan 28 September-2 October 2004, ICS 1262 (Volume 1262) (International Congress, Volume 1262)

These proceedings not only summarized the scientific and technological achievements in atherosclerosis research during the 20th century but also include the latest topics for future progress and development in this new millennium, highlighting the recent advances in vascular biology, angiogenesis and atherogenesis, pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. The articles also encompass vast range of clinical and basic research field of atherosclerosis, including epidemiology, lipoprotein metabolism, pharmacology, clinical trials, nutrition, pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention as well as its treatment.