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BACKGROUND Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with enhanced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease not explained by Framingham risk score (FRS).
P. Carlucci+27 more
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Atherothrombosis and Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Management in Elderly [PDF]
Significance: The incidence of cardiovascular events (CVEs) increases with age, representing the main cause of death in an elderly population. Aging is associated with overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which may affect clotting and ...
Carnevale, Roberto+4 more
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Aim To determine the relationship between self‐concept and coping styles in patients with heart failure in an Iranian population. Design This study had a correlational design.
Zahra Amouzeshi+3 more
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The mechanisms that regulate the systemic extent of atherosclerosis are not fully understood. We investigated whether the expression of circulating miRNAs is associated with the extent of stable atherosclerosis to a single territory or multiple ...
Tiago Pereira-da-Silva+8 more
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Key Points Question Are genetically predicted lipid levels associated with the extent of coronary atherosclerosis? Findings This study found that a genetic score for non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was significantly associated with the extent of
Eythór Björnsson+17 more
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Utility of mass spectrometry for the diagnosis of the unstable coronary plaque. [PDF]
Mass spectrometry is a powerful technique that is used to identify unknown compounds, to quantify known materials, and to elucidate the structure and chemical properties of molecules.
Hassan, M, Jacob, SS, Yacoub, MH
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Diagnostic value of chaperone activity of heat shock proteins 70 in coronary atherosclerosis [PDF]
Aim. The aim of the research was to study the role of chaperone activity heat shock proteins (HSP) 70 in pathogenesis and diagnostic in patients with coronary atherosclerosis. Materials and methods.
Julia A. Kotova+2 more
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Serum Trimethylamine-N-Oxide is Elevated in CKD and Correlates with Coronary Atherosclerosis Burden.
Trimethlyamine-N-oxide (TMAO) was recently identified as a promoter of atherosclerosis. Patients with CKD exhibit accelerated development of atherosclerosis; however, no studies have explored the relationship between TMAO and atherosclerosis formation in
Jason R. Stubbs+11 more
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Quantification of Coronary Atherosclerosis in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
Background: Diagnosis of coronary artery disease and management strategies have relied solely on the presence of diameter stenosis ≥50%. We assessed whether direct quantification of plaque burden (PB) and plaque characteristics assessed by coronary ...
Sang-Eun Lee+30 more
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Mild and moderate pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease is associated with increased coronary artery calcium. [PDF]
BackgroundIt is increasingly evident that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to die from heart disease than kidney failure. This study evaluated whether pre- dialysis CKD is an independent risk factor for coronary artery calcium ...
Budoff, Matthew J+4 more
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