Breast Arterial Calcification in Screening Mammograms and its Correlation with Carotid Intima Media Thickness: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide. According to American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines, screening mammography is optional for all women above the age of 40 years to detect breast cancer early. Incidentally, Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC...
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Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2023-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18450/63071_CE[Ra1]_F(SS)_QC(KK_OM)_PF1(VD_KM)_PFA(KM)_PB(VD_OM)_PN(KM).pdf |