Prevalence and severity of atherosclerosis in extra cranial carotid arteries in Nigeria: an autopsy study

Prevalence and severity of atherosclerosis in extra cranial carotid arteries in Nigeria: an autopsy study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There has been a paucity of autopsy studies on atherosclerotic lesions in Nigerians, the last one conducted at our centre being more than four decades ago. There has also been considerable epidemiological transition. The objective of...

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Main Authors: Erete Erete I, Ogun Olabiyi G, Oladapo Olulola O, Akang Effiong E U
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Extra cranial atherosclerosis
Plaques
Nigerians
Autopsy
Cardiovascular risk factors
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/106

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