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MicroRNAs in the Atherosclerotic Plaque [PDF]
BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNA, miR) are noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression by hindering translation. miRNA expression profiles have been shown to differ in vivo and in vitro in many cellular processes associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
Raitoharju Emma +2 more
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Atherosclerotic carotid plaque segmentation [PDF]
Atherosclerosis is the major cause of heart attack and stroke in the western world. In this paper we present a computerized method for segmenting the athrerosclerotic carotid plaque from ultrasound images. The method uses the blood flow image first to detect the initial contour of the plaque, and then despeckle filtering and snakes to deform the ...
Loizou, C.P. +4 more
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Effects of norepinephrine on plaque hypoxia in atherosclerotic rabbits
BackgroundHypoxia plays a vital role throughout the whole process of atherosclerotic vulnerable plaque formation, which may be induced by a reduced oxygen supply.
Jia-Yu Wang +4 more
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Atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability and rupture increase the risk of acute coronary syndromes. Advanced lesion macrophage apoptosis plays important role in the rupture of atherosclerotic plaque, and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) has been proved to ...
Jin-Ling Ren +9 more
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Research Progress on the Risk Factors and Outcomes of Human Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques
Objective: Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process that results in complex lesions or plaques that protrude into the arterial lumen. Carotid atherosclerotic plaque rupture, with distal atheromatous debris embolization, causes cerebrovascular events ...
Xiang-Dong Xiong +3 more
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Atherosclerotic plaque near the carotid sinus is a key risk factor for ischemic stroke. Although disturbed hemodynamic environments around atherosclerotic plaque had been investigated in many studies, the effect of their symmetrical features, especially ...
Xianghui Gong +5 more
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Exploration of the atherosclerotic plaque
During the past 3 decades we have achieved a better understanding of the atherosclerotic process. It has been described as a series of changes in the intima of arteries consisting of the focal accumulation of lipids, complex carbohydrates, blood and blood products, fibrous tissues, and calcium that are also associated with changes in the media.
J H, Ip, V, Fuster, J H, Chesebro
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Atherosclerosis is an important cause of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lipid infiltration, inflammation, and altered vascular stress are the critical mechanisms that cause atherosclerotic plaque formation.
Zhiwei He +6 more
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Angiogenesis in the atherosclerotic plaque
Atherosclerosis is a multifocal alteration of the vascular wall of medium and large arteries characterized by a local accumulation of cholesterol and non-resolving inflammation. Atherothrombotic complications are the leading cause of disability and mortality in western countries.
Caroline Camaré +3 more
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Stabilization of atherosclerotic plaques: an update [PDF]
The majority of coronary thrombi (∼75%) is caused by plaque rupture .1,2 Prototype of the rupture-prone plaque contains a large, soft, lipid-rich necrotic core with a thin and inflamed fibrous cap, so-called thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) ( Figure 1 ).3,4 Other common features include expansive remodelling, large plaque size, plaque haemorrhage ...
Yla-Herttuala, S. +19 more
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