11^th International Heart Conference

Microcirculation and Inflammation

Microcirculation: The microcirculation defines as the circulation of the blood in the smallest blood vessels. The microvasculature present with organ tissues. The micro vessels include terminal arterioles, capillaries, metarterioles and venules.

3 different types of capillaries:

• continuous
• fenestrated
• discontinuous

Inflammation: Inflammation is defined as a biological response of body to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, pathogens, or irritants, and it protects response including immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators.

Best treatment for inflammation:

• NSAIDs 
• Corticosteroids (such as prednisone)
• Chemotherapy drugs, disease-modifying treatments, biologic therapy, and narcotic pain relievers etc.