NGAL Correlates with Femoral and Carotid Plaque Volume Assessed by Sonographic 3D Plaque Volumetry

NGAL Correlates with Femoral and Carotid Plaque Volume Assessed by Sonographic 3D Plaque Volumetry

Background/Objectives: Inflammation represents a cornerstone in the development of atherosclerosis and early detection is essential to avoid cardiovascular events. Biomarkers like interleukin-1 beta, interleukin-6, or high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) have been investigated intensively in this field. Si...

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Main Authors: Michael Schreinlechner, Maria Noflatscher, Daniela Lener, Axel Bauer, Rudolf Kirchmair, Peter Marschang, Markus Theurl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
ultrasound
biomarker
preventive medicine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2811

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