Potential Role of CMV in Restenosis Following Angioplasty, in Atherosclerosis, and in Endothelial Dysfunction

Potential Role of CMV in Restenosis Following Angioplasty, in Atherosclerosis, and in Endothelial Dysfunction

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the susceptibility of subjects to atherosclerosis is influenced by prior CMV exposure, whether the susceptability to endothelial dysfunction in patients with and in patients without atherosclerosis is influenced by prior CMV exposure.

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the susceptibility of subjects to atherosclerosis is influenced by prior CMV exposure, whether the susceptability to endothelial dysfunction in patients with and in patients without atherosclerosis is influenced by prior CMV exposure.

Patients who are being evaluated to determine if they have CAD or those who have already been studied and the presence or absence of CAD has been ascertained.

No patients who have not been evaluated for CAD.