"Cardiac Endothelium"

     The coronary arteries supply blood to the myocardium and their normal function is required for the optimal performance of the heart. Because of the crucial role of the coronaries arteries in human physiology and the frequency of their dysfunction, the pathophysiology of these vessels has been extensively studied (i.e., CAD and atherosclerosis). These studies have lead to the development of several pharmacological and surgical therapies for the treatment of CAD"