Oxidized LDL and C-reactive protein level in relation to carotid intima-media thickness in population with risk factors for atherosclerosis

Oxidized LDL and C-reactive protein level in relation to carotid intima-media thickness in population with risk factors for atherosclerosis

Introduction. Elevated levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol (OxLDL) are considered to be a key factor of initiating and accelerating atherosclerosis. It promotes atherosclerosis through inflammatory and immunologic mechanisms that lead to the formation of macrophage foam cells. Objective. To determine...

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Main Authors: Čaparević Zorica, Kostić Nada, Ilić Sanja, Radojković Jana, Marina Đorđe, Penčić Biljana, Radojković Ivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2009-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
Subjects:
oxidized LDL cholersterol (OxLDL)
C-reactive protein (CRP)
carotid intima-media thickness
risk factors
atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2009/0370-81790904140C.pdf

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