This supplement, titled "Inflammation, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease," aims to provide an overview of recent advancements and research in the field of cardiovascular diseases. The articles cover a range of topics, including the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, the association between chronic infections and atherosclerotic diseases, the impact of inflammatory biomarkers such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and the influence of sex hormones on atherosclerosis. The supplement also explores imaging techniques like PET/CT for evaluating atherosclerotic plaques and inflammation, the role of dietary factors such as antioxidants and green tea in preventing atherosclerosis, and the importance of lifestyle factors in promoting or preventing these diseases. The lead guest editor, Dr. Yukihiko Momiyama, and the guest editors, Dr. Hisashi Adachi, Dr. DeLisa Fairweather, Dr. Nobukazu Ishizaka, and Dr. Emi Saita, are experts in their respective fields, contributing to a comprehensive review of the latest research and insights into inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.This supplement, titled "Inflammation, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease," aims to provide an overview of recent advancements and research in the field of cardiovascular diseases. The articles cover a range of topics, including the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, the association between chronic infections and atherosclerotic diseases, the impact of inflammatory biomarkers such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and the influence of sex hormones on atherosclerosis. The supplement also explores imaging techniques like PET/CT for evaluating atherosclerotic plaques and inflammation, the role of dietary factors such as antioxidants and green tea in preventing atherosclerosis, and the importance of lifestyle factors in promoting or preventing these diseases. The lead guest editor, Dr. Yukihiko Momiyama, and the guest editors, Dr. Hisashi Adachi, Dr. DeLisa Fairweather, Dr. Nobukazu Ishizaka, and Dr. Emi Saita, are experts in their respective fields, contributing to a comprehensive review of the latest research and insights into inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.