P2.18 IMPACT OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS ON CAROTID STIFFNESS AND CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS – GENDER DIFFERENCES

Background and purpose: Whether the influence of risk factors on carotid stiffness (CS) and carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) is modulated by gender is still unclear. The aim of our study was to examine the association between cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, CS and CIMT in men and women. Mate...

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Main Authors: Maria Loboz-Rudnicka*, Joanna Jaroch, Zbigniew Bociaga, Barbara Rzyczkowska, Ewa Kruszynska, Krystyna Loboz-Grudzien, Andrzej Szuba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930581/view