Incidence and predictors of progression of carotid atherosclerosis in a low-income Chinese population-a prospective cohort study

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first longitudinal study to explore the incidence and predictors of CAS progression in a low-income rural population in China with a high prevalence of stroke. More detailed and precise strategies for prevention and intervention of CAS progression are necessary, especially in low-income rural areas in China.PMID:34696679 | DOI:10.1080/00325481.2021.1997483

Source: Postgraduate Medicine - October 26, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Qiuxing Lin Jie Liu Peng Hu Teng Li Qiaoxia Yang Jun Tu Jinghua Wang Jidong Li Xianjia Ning Source Type: research