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Inflammation and Endothelial Function Relevant Genetic Polymorphisms and Carotid Plaque in Chinese Population.
Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis - 1 Sept 2020
Yi Xingyang, Zhu Ling, Sui Guo, Li Jie, Luo Hua, Yu Ming, Wang Chun, Chen Xiaorong, Wei Wei, Bao Shaozhi
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To examine the association between carotid plaque and variants in genes involved in inflammation and endothelial function. METHODS: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional survey in southwestern China. The residents aged ≥ 40 years volunteered to participate in the face-to-face survey in eight communities. A total of 2,377 subjects with high stroke risk were enrolled. Carotid plaque and plaque phenotype were...
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