Pulse pressure is independently associated with carotid plaque ulceration.

BACKGROUND: Plaque rupture is the principal cause of acute coronary ischaemia, and unstable carotid plaques are associated with a high risk of ischaemic stroke. Carotid plaque ulceration also predicts acute coronary events, suggesting that systemic factors may determine plaque instability. One pote...

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Autors principals: Lovett, J, Howard, S, Rothwell, P
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: 2003

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