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Cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke, is a major cause of mortality in ANCA‐associated vasculitis (AAV). Although AAV affects small vessels, an accelerated atherosclerosis not explained by traditional cardiovascular… Click to show full abstract
Cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke, is a major cause of mortality in ANCA‐associated vasculitis (AAV). Although AAV affects small vessels, an accelerated atherosclerosis not explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) has been demonstrated. We aimed to investigate the association of atherosclerosis measured by carotid intima‐media thickness (CIMT) and cerebral small vessel disease in AAV‐patients.
Keywords:
atherosclerosis anca;
accelerated atherosclerosis;
associated vasculitis;
atherosclerosis;
anca associated
Journal Title: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2017
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