Insufficient recommendations do not support the clinical use of carotid ultrasonography for
further risk stratification in moderate-to-high risk patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Obesity is reported to increase stroke risk, with adipocyte‐derived cytokines or adipokines
implicated as mediators. However, the relationship between adipokines and stroke is not …

The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and significance of miRNA‐146a in
peripheral blood of patients with carotid atherosclerosis (CAS). Patients with CAS were …

Objectives An advancing atherosclerotic plaque is a risk factor for stroke. We conducted this
study to assess the relationship between risk factors of stroke with changing in the thickness …

Aim: Although many epidemiological studies have shown that obesity assessed by body
mass index is associated with carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), few studies have …

Aim: Impaired lung function is associated with atherosclerotic vascular events. Carotid intima-
media thickness (cIMT) is a marker for subclinical atherosclerosis. However, few studies …

BACKGROUND: One strategy to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease is the early
detection and treatment of atherosclerosis. This has led to significant interest in studies of …

Objectives: Previous studies have confirmed the relations between inter-arm systolic blood
pressure difference (IASBPD) and carotid artery plaque with the risk of cardiovascular …

Aim To identify the associations of 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes
involved in inflammation and endothelial function and carotid atherosclerosis with …

Purpose An elevated concentration of phosphorus is associated with an increased risk of
atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Common carotid artery intima–media …