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Coronary Plaque Burden and Adverse Plaque Characteristics Are Increased in Healthy Relatives of Patients With Early Onset Coronary Artery Disease.
JACC. Cardiovascular imaging - 1 Oct 2017
Christiansen Morten K, Jensen Jesper M, Nørgaard Bjarne L, Dey Damini, Bøtker Hans Erik, Jensen Henrik K
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OBJECTIVES: This study characterized and quantified subclinical atherosclerosis by coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) in first-degree relatives of patients with early onset coronary artery disease (CAD). BACKGROUND: A strong family history of CAD is an important risk factor for adverse cardiovascular events. Whether predisposed individuals suffer an increased burden of coronary atherosclerosis and...
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