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The immune system in atherosclerosis and in acute myocardial infarction

Published Online: July 26th 2018 Heart International 2006;2(3-4):129-135
Authors: Matteo Vercellino, Patrizia Fabbi, Massimiliano Fedele, Francesco Indiveri, Antonio Barsotti
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Antonio Barsotti, DIMI – Division of Cardiology, V.le Benedetto XV, 6, 16132 Genova – Italy, Antonio.Barsotti@unige.it

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