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Carotid atherosclerosis, vascular risk profile and mortality in a population-based sample of functionally healthy elderly subjects: the Berlin ageing study.
Journal of internal medicine - 1 Jun 2000
Hillen T, Nieczaj R, Münzberg H, Schaub R, Borchelt M, Steinhagen-Thiessen E
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OBJECTIVES: Studies on extracranial carotid atherosclerosis have predominately been undertaken on middle-aged subjects. This study examines the prevalence of extracranial carotid atherosclerosis, its relation to vascular risk factors and its significance for survival in elderly subjects. DESIGN: Population-based cross-sectional survey. Non-modifiable vascular risk factors examined were family history of...
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