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.
