Detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic subjects using ultrasound radiofrequency-tracking technology.
Atherosclerosis is a chronic and systemic disease and its developmental process involves the synergism of multiple risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity and smoking. The diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis is essential for strategic guidance towards suitable treatme...
Main Authors: | Lili Niu, Yanling Zhang, Long Meng, Yang Xiao, Kelvin K L Wong, Derek Abbott, Hairong Zheng, Rongqin Zheng, Ming Qian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4219816?pdf=render |
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