20. CORRELATION OF AORTIC DISTENSIBILITY WITH CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN ANGINA PATIENTS

Background: Arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, limited evidence exists on whether arterial stiffening correlates not only with cardiovascular events, but also with subclinical atherosclerotic lesions. This study aimed to provide information on...

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Main Authors: Gwang-Sil Kim, Young-Sub Byun, Byoung Kwon Lee, Choong-Won Goh, Kun-Joo Rhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2009-10-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925799/view