[Free oxygen radicals and their role in the etiopathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases]

K Komosińska 1 , K Olczyk P Sonecki

1. Katedra i Zakład Chemii Klinicznej i Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej Slaskiej AkademiiMedycznej w Sosnowcu.

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GICID: 01.3001.0000.3114

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1996; 50 (6)

Abstract

The role of the oxygen free radicals in etiopathogenesis of cardiovascular system diseases is described. The participation of free radicals in the heart muscle injury in the course of ischemia and reperfusion is also shown. In addition, the significance of antioxidant vitamins and substances in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular system diseases is presented.

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