Title:Theranostic Applications of Nanomaterials in the Field of Cardiovascular Diseases
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Author(s): Rakesh K. Sahoo, Himani Singh, Kamlesh Thakur, Umesh Gupta and Amit K . Goyal*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Ajmer,
Rajasthan 305817, India
Keywords:
Nanomaterials, cardiovascular diseases, nanotechnology, theranostic, diagnostic, therapeutic, drug delivery.
Abstract: A large percentage of people are being exposed to mortality due to cardiovascular diseases. Convention
approaches have not provided satisfactory outcomes in the management of these diseases. To overcome the
limitations of conventional approaches, nanomaterials like nanoparticles, nanotubes, micelles, lipid-based nanocarriers,
dendrimers, and carbon-based nanoformulations represent the new aspect of diagnosis and treatment of
cardiovascular diseases. The unique inherent properties of the nanomaterials are the major reasons for their
rapidly growing demand in the field of medicine. Profound knowledge in the field of nanotechnology and
biomedicine is needed for the notable translation of nanomaterials into theranostic cardiovascular applications.
In this review, the authors have summarized different nanomaterials which are being extensively used to diagnose
and treat the diseases, such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, stroke and
thrombosis.