The role of the immune system and inflammation in ischemic cardiovascular disease.

Explain the interplay between LDL cholesterol, inflammation, and immune mechanisms in the development of atherosclerosis

Describe innate and adaptive immune pathways involved in plaque formation and rupture.

Evaluate emerging therapeutic strategies targeting inflammation (e.g., IL 1β and IL 6 inhibition) and their potential impact on cardiovascular outcomes.

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Delves into the underlying immune and inflammatory mechanisms that drive Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), specifically focusing on how chronic inflammation contributes to the acceleration of atherosclerosis and plaque rupture in patients with immune-mediated diseases.</span></p>

1d - Immune basis and targeted management of ischaemic CVD  in general population CVD

UK CARDIO-IMID Hub

Introduction to Cardio-Rheumatology

Sam Killen

Introduction to cardio-rheumatology, IMIDs, and an overview of the course modules.

1a. An introduction to cardio-rheumatology & the CARDIO-IMID educational platform

Introduction to CVD in IMID patients, focusing on inflammation, atherosclerosis, and imaging.

1b. Primer - CVD: ASCVD, inflammatory cardiomyopathy, HF, valvular disease

Overview of Rheumatic IMIDs, their treatments, and cardiac complications.

1c - Primer - Rheumatic IMIDs

Exploring how inflammation and immune pathways contribute to cardiomyopathy.