The Role of Immunity and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Diseases
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology and Immunotherapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cardiovascular disease; risk management; metabolic syndrome; metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease; cardiovascular rehabilitation
Interests: hypertension; heart failure; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular medicina; myocardial infarction; insulin resistance; echocardiography; metabolism; metabolic diseases; cardiovascular rehabilitation
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Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and accumulating evidence highlights the crucial role of immune-mediated mechanisms and inflammatory pathways in their onset, progression, and clinical outcomes. Immune cells, cytokines, and inflammasome activation are now recognized as central regulators of atherosclerosis, vascular inflammation, and cardiac remodeling. In addition, inflammatory responses play key roles in myocardial infarction, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and heart failure, shaping both tissue damage and repair processes.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive and updated overview of how innate and adaptive immunity intersects with cardiovascular pathology. We welcome studies exploring the molecular and cellular basis of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases, the identification and validation of inflammatory and immunological biomarkers, and the impact of the microbiome on cardiovascular immune responses. Moreover, we invite research addressing emerging therapeutic strategies, including immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory interventions, targeted molecules, and innovative diagnostic and imaging approaches.
By integrating mechanistic insights, translational discoveries, and potential clinical implications, this Special Issue will advance current knowledge and foster novel perspectives on the immune–cardiovascular axis, ultimately contributing to the improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disorders.
Dr. Radu Sebastian Gavril
Prof. Dr. Florin Mitu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases
- immunity
- inflammation
- atherosclerosis
- vascular remodeling
- biomarkers
- microbiome
- immunomodulation
- targeted therapies
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