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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Published 2014“…MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses the magnetic properties of the hydrogen nucleus, radio waves and powerful magnets to provide high-quality still and cine images of the cardiovascular system, with and without the use of exogenous contrast (gadolinium). …”
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Epidemiological data on the use of traditional anticoagulants in cardiovascular disease
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Blood Pressure Control
Published 2009“…Cardiovascular responses to stimulation were consistent, as measured on at least three occasions, for any pair of electrode contacts used. …”
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Primary prevention of dementia
Published 2004“…Common sense suggests that attention to modifiable risk factors might be worth exploring as a means of reducing the impact of vascular dementia, as it has proved so effective for cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, the primary prevention of Alzheimer's disease has always appeared a more difficult target; surprisingly there is increasing evidence that it may share risk factors with vascular dementia. …”
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The evolution of mammalian adipose tissues
Published 2017“…The contribution of ‘grandmothers’ to their descendants’ evolutionary fitness drove selection for post-menopausal longevity, aided by larger lower-body superficial depots that protect cardiovascular and metabolic health. Sex differences in human adipose tissue distribution evolved under such sexual selection plus adaptations to heat dissipation. …”
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