Inflammation, the Heart, and the Effects of Influenza
Description:
Sequence from an animation that explores influenza, the body’s immune response to the virus, and how it may cause dangerous levels of inflammation throughout multiple organs systems of the body.
In this excerpt, we depict a plaque rupture and show the important role inflammation plays in the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
This is a sequence from a three-part production that provides insight into how older adults with existing conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, or diabetes may face a higher risk of severe complications when they are infected with the influenza virus.
