Nanoparticles as a Novel Platform for Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Therapy
Chuanyun Tang, Kexun Zhou, Di Wu, Hong Zhu
Abstract
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global health issue with high mortality and morbidity rates. With the advances in nanotechnology, nanoparticles are receiving increasing attention in diagnosing and treating CVD. Previous studies have explored the use of nanoparticles in noninvasive diagnostic technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Nanoparticles have been extensively studied as drug carriers and prognostic factors, demonstrating synergistic efficacy. This review summarized the current applications of nanoparticles in CVD and discussed their opportunities and challenges for further exploration. Keywords: nanoparticles, cardiovascular disease, diagnosis, therapy, nanoparticle functionalization A Letter to the Editor has been published for this article .