Heterogeneous impact of classic atherosclerotic risk factors on different arterial territories: the EPIC-Norfolk prospective population study
Conclusion
The heterogeneity in the risk factor–CVD associations supports the concept of pathophysiological differences between atherosclerotic CVD manifestations and could have implications for CVD prevention.
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Authors: Stoekenbroek, R. M., Boekholdt, S. M., Luben, R., Hovingh, G. K., Zwinderman, A. H., Wareham, N. J., Khaw, K.-T., Peters, R. J. G. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research
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