Carotid Atherosclerosis and Cerebral Microbleeds: The Framingham Heart Study [Epidemiology]

Conclusions Cumulative vascular risk factor exposure may increase the risk of CMB, especially in deep regions. The apparent paradoxical association of carotid intima–media thickness progression with lower risk of CMB may reflect benefits of intensive vascular risk factor treatment among persons with higher cardiovascular risk and deserves further investigation. If replicated, the results may have potential implications for assessment of preventive and therapeutic interventions for subclinical cerebral hemorrhage.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Epidemiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Atherosclerosis Source Type: research