The metabolic syndrome and progression of carotid atherosclerosis over 13 years. The Tromsø study

The metabolic syndrome and progression of carotid atherosclerosis over 13 years. The Tromsø study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study, we examine if metabolic syndrome predicts progression of atherosclerosis over 13 years.</p> <p>Methods</p> &l...

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Main Authors: Herder Marit, Arntzen Kjell, Johnsen Stein, Mathiesen Ellisiv B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Carotid artery
Atherosclerosis
Intima-media thickness
Plaque
Progression
Risk factor
Prospective
Population study
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/77

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