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Diabetes duration is associated with increased thin-cap fibroatheroma detected by intravascular ultrasound with virtual histology.
Circulation. Cardiovascular interventions - 1 Dec 2009
Lindsey Jason B, House John A, Kennedy Kevin F, Marso Steven P
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BACKGROUND: Coronary plaque classified as thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) is believed to be associated with plaque rupture and coronary heart disease-related events. Although an association between duration of diabetes and increased coronary heart disease risk has been demonstrated, the relationshi...
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