Carotid Atherosclerosis in Predicting Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: These results support the concept that atherosclerosis affects both carotid and coronary systems, although not always in identical phenotypic manner. These findings highlight the beneficial examination of carotid arteries whenever CAD is suspected.PMID:33626907 | DOI:10.1161/ATVBAHA.120.315747

Source: Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology - February 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ibadete Byty çi Rafik Shenouda Per Wester Michael Y Henein Source Type: research