Investigation of blood flow in the superior mesenteric artery and its potential influence on atheroma and gut ischaemia

Atherosclerosis is the underlying process in coronary heart disease leading to myocardial infarction, and in arterial damage leading to cerebrovascular accidents. It accounts for almost 50% of deaths in the western world. Atherosclerosis is characterised by the presence of fibro-lipid plaques (ather...

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Main Author: Jeays, Adam D.
Other Authors: Hose, Rod ; Lawford, Pat ; Bardhan, K. D.
Published: University of Sheffield 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.602393