Exercise and Coronary Atherosclerosis [PDF]
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Physical activity and exercise training are effective strategies for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, but multiple studies have reported an increased prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis,
V. L. Aengevaeren+7 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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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Elementary School Children in East of Iran [PDF]
Introduction: Metabolic Syndrome (MS) in children and adolescents is becoming a global public health concern. MS tracks into adulthood increasing the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases.
Mahmoud Zardast+5 more
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The Prevalence of High Blood Pressure Among Children aged 11-18 Years in Birjand District, Eastern Iran in 2012: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Background: High blood pressure is a health problem in children. Adolescents with high blood pressure are more likely to become adults with hypertension.
Fatemeh Taheri+5 more
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Carotid Atherosclerosis in Predicting Coronary Artery Disease
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objective: This meta-analysis aims to compare the relationship between phenotypic manifestation of coronary and carotid atherosclerosis using available imaging techniques.
I. Bytyçi+3 more
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Prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases’ Risk Factors Among Secondary School Students in Eastern Iran in 2013 [PDF]
Background: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the main causes of mortality and disability in the world. In order for a campaign against NCDs’ risk factors it is necessary to estimate the extent of their prevalence for their decrease through appropriate
Elaheh Yari+4 more
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Aims Despite the effects of statins in reducing cardiovascular events and slowing progression of coronary atherosclerosis, significant cardiovascular (CV) risk remains.
M. Budoff+11 more
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Roles of reconstituted high-density lipoprotein nanoparticles in cardiovascular disease: A new paradigm for drug discovery [PDF]
Epidemiological results revealed that there is an inverse correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Huang, Hui+3 more
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Biologics May Prevent Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Inhibiting Coronary Plaque Formation and Stabilizing High-Risk Lesions. [PDF]
ObjectiveTo evaluate whether biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) decrease cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and whether biologic DMARDs might have a beneficial effect on coronary plaque formation or ...
Budoff, Matthew J+3 more
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Characterization of gut microbiota in adults with coronary atherosclerosis [PDF]
Background Cardiovascular disease, which is mainly caused by coronary atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Gut microbiota likely play an important role in coronary atherosclerosis.
Yu Dong+9 more
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