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Non-coronary atherosclerosis. [PDF]
During the last decades, the clinical and research interest in atherosclerosis has been mostly focused on coronary arteries. After the publications of the European Society Guidelines and AHA/ACC Guidelines on Peripheral artery diseases, and of the ...
A. Gallino+17 more
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Progression of coronary atherosclerosis. [PDF]
Two hundred sixty-two patients with 50% or greater obstruction of at least one coronary artery on the initial study underwent recatheterization 2-182 months later and were evaluated for progressive arterial changes. Progression was considered present if (1) a change from less than total obstruction to total obstruction occurred in any vessel; (2) a ...
John R. Kramer+4 more
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Coronary tortuosity is negatively correlated with coronary atherosclerosis [PDF]
Objective The impact of coronary tortuosity on coronary atherosclerosis remains unclear. This study was performed to determine to the relationship between coronary tortuosity and the presence of coronary atherosclerosis.
Yang Li+4 more
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A Two-Way Mendelian Randomization Analysis on the Link between Thyroid Activity Function and Coronary Atherosclerosis [PDF]
Introduction: Coronary atherosclerosis serves as the primary pathological etiology underlying coronary artery disease (CAD). Thyroid hormones show potential as risk factors, aside from the main standard modifiable cardiovascular risk ...
Le-tai Li+9 more
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ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND CORONARY THROMBOSIS
Jed A. Gorden, Rainer Heide
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Coronary Atherosclerosis Imaging [PDF]
Identifying patients at increased risk of coronary artery disease, before the atherosclerotic complications become clinically evident, is the aim of cardiovascular prevention. Imaging techniques provide direct assessment of coronary atherosclerotic burden and pathological characteristics of atherosclerotic lesions which may predict the progression of ...
Michael Y. Henein+3 more
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Importance Coronary plaques that are prone to rupture and cause adverse cardiac events are characterized by large plaque burden, large lipid content, and thin fibrous caps. Statins can halt the progression of coronary atherosclerosis; however, the effect
L. Räber+23 more
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are disorders associated with the heart and circulatory system. Atherosclerosis is its major underlying cause. CVDs are chronic and can remain hidden for a long time. Moreover, CVDs are the leading cause of global morbidity
W. Frąk+5 more
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Prevalence of Subclinical Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis in the General Population
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Early detection of coronary atherosclerosis using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), in addition to coronary artery calcification (CAC) scoring, may help inform prevention ...
G. Bergström+46 more
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