Preclinical atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome increase cardio- and cerebrovascular events rate: a 20-year follow up

Conclusions: Preclinical atherosclerosis leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular events, especially if it is associated with MetS.

http://www.cardiab.com/content/12/1/155

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - October 23, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Salvatore NovoAngelica PeritoreRosaria TrovatoFrancesco GuarneriDaniela Di LisiIda MuratoriGiuseppina Novo Source Type: research