Author Description

This reference text is a compilation of papers presented at the First Capri Conference on Clinical Immunology. Contributors include many of the leading authorities in the field from both the United States and Italy. The discussions which conclude each chapter provide a valuable insight into the state of the art of each individual topic, and show the possible future directions that each field will take. The volume is structured to highlight the relationships between basic research and clinical practice and accents the originality of the topics discussed, particularly regarding the immunological aspects of cardiovascular diseases. The book is particularly relevant to research in clinical immunology, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and rheumatic diseases, as well as to clinical practice in these areas.