CXCL8 and atherosclerosis: IL-8 has been shown to induce endothelial cells (ECs)dysfunction and proliferation of vascular smooth muscles cells (VSMCs) bystimulating the development of vascular calcification through other risk factors.IL-8 has not been shown to be associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heartdisease in adult patients, but has been reported to be associated with overallmortality23.