Carotid Atherosclerosis, Microalbuminuria, and Estimated 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.7559
Abstract: Importance Carotid atherosclerosis and microalbuminuria are associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) but are understudied in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To evaluate the association of carotid atherosclerosis and microalbuminuria with 10-year ASCVD risk in middle-aged sub-Saharan… read more here.
Keywords: atherosclerosis; carotid atherosclerosis; risk; year ... See more keywords
Inflammation and endothelial function-related gene polymorphisms are associated with carotid atherosclerosis-A study of community population in Southwest China.
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3045
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To investigate the relationships between 18 single nucleotide polymorphisms with carotid atherosclerosis and whether interactions among these genes were associated with an increased risk of carotid atherosclerosis. METHODS Face-to-face surveys were conducted with individuals… read more here.
Keywords: polymorphisms associated; carotid atherosclerosis; inflammation endothelial; endothelial function ... See more keywords
Relationship between high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein and subclinical carotid atherosclerosis stratified by glucose metabolic status in Chinese adults
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DOI: 10.1002/clc.23095
Abstract: Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease. Many studies demonstrated that hyperglycemia is not only increased inflammatory response, but also is a cause of atherosclerosis, implying that glucose metabolic status may be an important stratification factor when… read more here.
Keywords: subclinical carotid; carotid atherosclerosis; metabolic status; glucose metabolic ... See more keywords
Technical considerations for quantification of 18F-FDG uptake in carotid atherosclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-017-1060-3
Abstract: In this issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, Johnsrud et al. have explored the correlation between different quantification methods of F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) uptake and plaque inflammation in endarterectomy specimens of patients with severe carotid… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; cardiology; fdg uptake; carotid atherosclerosis ... See more keywords
Co-existence and interrelationship between intracranial artery stenosis and extracranial carotid atherosclerosis in an asymptomatic rural population of 13 villages in northern China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.107013
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We investigated the characteristics and relationship of co-existing intracranial artery stenosis (ICAS) and extracranial carotid atherosclerosis in an asymptomatic rural population in northern China. METHODS Asymptomatic residents ≥ 30 years old in 13 villages underwent… read more here.
Keywords: stenosis; extracranial carotid; carotid atherosclerosis; icas extracranial ... See more keywords
The association between lipoprotein (a) and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes without pre-existing cardiovascular disease: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108622
Abstract: AIMS Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] has been considered a determinant of residual cardiovascular risk. We aimed to investigate associations between serum Lp(a) levels and carotid atherosclerosis. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 662 type 2 diabetic patients… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; sectional study; carotid atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords
Endothelial dysfunction and carotid atherosclerosis in Malawian adults: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ensci.2020.100252
Abstract: Background and objective In sub-Saharan Africa, data on prevalence, risk factors and pathobiology of carotid atherosclerosis are scarce. We aimed to investigate the relationship between biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction and carotid atherosclerosis. Methods Carotid ultrasound… read more here.
Keywords: endothelial dysfunction; dysfunction carotid; carotid atherosclerosis; atherosclerosis ... See more keywords
400.02 Polymorphisms of Selected Genes of Inflammatory Process as Genetic Markers of Progression of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2019.01.127
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is chronic metabolic disorder associated with micro- and macrovascular disorders. One of the most important macrovascular disorders is carotid atherosclerosis (CA). 595 subjects with T2DM and 200 subjects without T2DM… read more here.
Keywords: polymorphisms selected; selected genes; carotid atherosclerosis; type diabetes ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C virus eradication by direct-acting antiviral agents improves carotid atherosclerosis in patients with severe liver fibrosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.02.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Recent studies suggest an association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and cardiovascular damage, including carotid atherosclerosis, with a possible effect of HCV clearance on cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to examine whether… read more here.
Keywords: fibrosis; eradication direct; carotid atherosclerosis; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Bioinformatics analysis of potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19 infection in patients with carotid atherosclerosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2022.03.004
Abstract: Background COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that constitutes a great challenge to human health. At this stage, there are still cases of COVID-19 infection in some countries and regions, in which ischemic stroke (IS) is… read more here.
Keywords: covid infection; atherosclerosis; atherosclerosis patients; carotid atherosclerosis ... See more keywords
The protective effect of HOXA5 on carotid atherosclerosis occurs by modulating the vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2021.111366
Abstract: The phenotypic change of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) from a contractile to a synthetic form is a key player in atherogenic processes. Homeobox A5 (HOXA5), a transcription factor of the homeobox gene family, has… read more here.
Keywords: hoxa5; hoxa5 carotid; vascular smooth; carotid ... See more keywords