Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Elementary School Children in Birjand, East of Iran, 2012
Background: Various studies have indicated that dyslipidemia starts in childhood. There is a relationship between the concentration of blood lipids and atherosclerosis.
Fatemeh Taheri+5 more
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The Prevalence of Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Low Socioeconomic Use individuals in Birjand 2008 (East IRAN) [PDF]
Introduction : Studying the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in low socioeconomic groups is of great importance. People who are under the supervisioin and care of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation are the most deprived in Iran.
Toba Kazemi+5 more
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Artificial Intelligence to Assist in Exclusion of Coronary Atherosclerosis during CCTA Evaluation of Chest-Pain in the Emergency Department: Preparing an Application for Real-World Use [PDF]
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) evaluation of chest-pain patients in an Emergency Department (ED) is considered appropriate. While a negative CCTA interpretation supports direct patient discharge from an ED, labor-intensive analyses are required, with accuracy in jeopardy from distractions.
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Plaque Classification in Coronary Arteries from IVOCT Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Transfer Learning [PDF]
Advanced atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide while being preventable and treatable. In order to image atherosclerotic lesions (plaque), intravascular optical coherence tomography (IVOCT) can be used.
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Diabetes and Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis
It is well known that diabetic patients have a high risk of cardiovascular events, and although there has been a tremendous effort to reduce these cardiovascular risks, the incidence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients remains high. Therefore, the early detection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is necessary in those diabetic
Chang Hoon Lee+2 more
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Primary Cardiac Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report
Primary cardiac sarcomas are rare clinical entities with an incidence rate of 0.0001% in collected autopsy series and are regarded as very aggressive tumors.
Mahmood Hosseinzadeh Maleki+3 more
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CAROTID ARTERY DUPLEX SCAN IN DIAGNOSING CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND ASSESSING ITS SEVERITY
Aim. To assess the role of carotid artery duplex scan in diagnosing coronary atherosclerosis of varied severity.Material and methods. The study included 194 patients (126 men and 68 women) aged 33-85 years who were hospitalised to the State Research ...
N. E. Gavrilova+3 more
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A mathematical model of the metabolic process of atherosclerosis [PDF]
A mathematical model of the metabolic process of atherosclerosis is constructed.
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Adropin is associated with hyperhomocysteine and coronary atherosclerosis.
Homocysteine has been recognized as a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Adropin is a newly-identified energy homeostasis protein with a potential protective effect against coronary artery disease (CAD).
Liangping Zhao+4 more
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Aim. Atherosclerosis is the major cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) which is a significant contributor to both morbidity and mortality in the world.
Wanwen Kong+3 more
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