Local and systemic factors associated with quantitative stiffness of carotid plaque
ConclusionThe quantitative stiffness of the plaque was negatively correlated with TG levels as a systemic factor in addition to local factors. This might suggest that reducing high TG levels is associated with plaque stabilization.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
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