Tag: carotid atherosclerosis
New study elucidates exact location of atherosclerotic plaque ruptures in carotid...
While the exact location of atherosclerotic plaque ruptures—a common cause of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke—has previously been unknown, researchers at Lund University (Lund,...
Sex found to be “important variable” in study and treatment of...
A systematic review and meta-analysis have demonstrated “convincing evidence” that sex differences exist in carotid atherosclerosis, with all types of plaque features—including those relating...
