Comparison of common carotid artery intima-media thickness between Brazilian Euro-descendants and Afro-descendants with atherosclerosis risk factors

Comparison of common carotid artery intima-media thickness between Brazilian Euro-descendants and Afro-descendants with atherosclerosis risk factors

OBJECTIVE: To compare common carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) between the two major Brazilian ethnic groups (those of African descent and those of European descent) among individuals with one or more risk factors for atherosclerotic disease. METHOD: Two hundred and six patients with one or more...

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Main Authors: Ivan Benaduce Casella, Fabio José Bonafé Sotelo, Yumiko Yamazaki, Calógero Presti, Alecxander Vassoler, Henry Augusto Hoffmann Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2009-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Intima-media thickness
Carotid
Atherosclerosis
Ethnic groups
Ultrasound
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