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Apolipoprotein E and carotid artery atherosclerosis: the Rotterdam study.
Stroke - 1 Sept 2001
Slooter A J, Bots M L, Havekes L M, del Sol A I, Cruts M, Grobbee D E, Hofman A, Van Broeckhoven C, Witteman J C, van Duijn C M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a strong predictor for future stroke. It is yet unclear whether the apolipoprotein E polymorphism (APOE) is related to atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of APOE in carotid artery atherosclerosis. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was performed on 5401 subjects. Atherosclerosis...
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