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The use of nanotechnology in cardiovascular disease

Chandarana, M; Curtis, A; Hoskins, C

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Authors

M Chandarana

C Hoskins



Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases claim a number of lives globally; many of which are preventable. With the increase in diets that consist of high saturated fat, salt, and sugar, people often living sedentary lifestyles, and a rise in cases of obesity, the incidence of cardiovascular disease is increasing. These contributing factors, coupled with more advanced methods of diagnosis, have delivered statistics that clearly show that there is a rising trend in the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Treatment for cardiovascular diseases is limited currently to oral medicines or invasive surgery. There is a huge gap in this area of medicine for novel therapeutics for improved patient outcomes. Nanotechnology may provide a solution to more effective treatment of disease, with better prognoses and a reduced side effect profile. This review will explore for potential solutions to the limited pharmacological therapies currently on the market and the future that lies ahead for the place of nanotechnology within cardiovascular medicine.

Citation

Chandarana, M., Curtis, A., & Hoskins, C. (2018). The use of nanotechnology in cardiovascular disease. Applied Nanoscience, 1607-1619. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-018-0856-z

Acceptance Date Aug 10, 2018
Publication Date Oct 1, 2018
Journal Applied Nanoscience
Print ISSN 2190-5509
Publisher Springer Verlag
Pages 1607-1619
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-018-0856-z
Keywords nanomedicine, cardiovascular disease, nanotechnology, medical therapeutics
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-018-0856-z

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