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Nanomedicine in Cardiovascular Inflammation: Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure. Despite advances in conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, limitations in sensitivity, specificity and targeted drug delivery still remain. Nanomedicine has emerged as a promising yet underexplored approach to address these challenges by enabling precise molecular imaging and site-specific therapeutic interventions. This review summarizes current and emerging nanotechnology-based approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular inflammation, highlighting their potential in clinical practice and remaining challenges. In addition, recent advances, including the development of biomimetic nanoplatforms, are discussed, along with future perspectives and the potential integration of artificial intelligence to further enhance precision in cardiovascular medicine.

Source: Journal of Personalized Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jpm16060328

Authors: Aikaterini-Eleftheria Karanikola, Agapi Ploussi, Dimitrios Tsiachris, Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos

Institution: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137