5 search results for “cardiovascular disease” in the Staff website
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     Bram Slütter Bram SlütterFaculty of Science b.a.slutter@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6208 
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    Atherosclerosis resembles an autoimmune disease. Marie Depuydt graduated on this topic, with honours
        
    In addition to cholesterol and high blood pressure as risk factors for atherosclerosis, we may need to address our own immune system to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Marie Depuydt revealed which cells exactly reside in the atherosclerotic plaque that narrows an artery. The presence of a diverse… 
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     Frits Rosendaal Frits RosendaalFaculteit Geneeskunde f.r.rosendaal@lumc.nl | +31 71 526 4037 
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    The right diagnosis and faster for women with heart problems
        
    It often takes longer for women with heart problems to get the right diagnosis. In her Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture, Professor Hester den Ruijter will talk about how hormones influence the heart and the importance of medical research that focuses specifically on women. 
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     Frank Schaftenaar Frank SchaftenaarFaculty of Science f.h.schaftenaar@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276051 
