Lipids and carotid plaque in the Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS)

Lipids and carotid plaque in the Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipids, particularly low-density (LDL) and high-density (HDL) lipoproteins, are associated with increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, probably due to atherosclerosis. The objective of this cross-sectional analysis was...

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Main Authors: Sacco Ralph L, Elkind Mitchell SV, Morte David, Gardener Hannah, Rundek Tatjana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/9/55

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