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The prediction of coronary artery disease based on non-invasive examinations and heme oxygenase 1 polymorphism versus virtual histology.
The Journal of invasive cardiology - 1 Jan 2013
Kovarnik Tomas, Kral Ales, Skalicka Hana, Mintz Gary S, Kralik Lubomir, Chval Martin, Horak Jan, Skalicka Lenka, Sonka Milan, Wahle Andreas, Downe Richard W, Uhrova Jana, Benakova Hana, Cernohousova Lenka, Martasek Pavel, Belohlavek Jan, Aschermann Michael, Linhart Ales
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Prediction of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with stable angina based on non-invasive examinations. METHODS: Pro-inflammatory markers, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) polymorphism, lipid levels, Framingham risk score (FRS), and carotid ultrasound were analyzed and compared to grayscale and virtual histology intravascular ultrasound (VH-IVUS). RESULTS: A total of 101 patients were included, and genetic...
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