关键词: 螺杆菌; 幽门; 动脉粥样硬化; 诊断; 治疗

Abstract: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) can cause gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Therehas been increasing evidence that the prevalence of Hp infection may be increased in patientswith stroke that is due to atherosclerosis. Several pathogenic mechanisms could help to explainthis association. Inflammatory response and metabolic disorder induced by Hp may promoteatherosclerotic process. This article reviews biological characteristics and pathogenic mechanism ofassociation between Hp infection and atherosclerosis.

Key words: Helicobacter pylori; Atherosclerosis; Diagnosis; Therapy