Decision tree analysis of traditional risk factors of carotid atherosclerosis and a cutpoint-based prevention strategy.

BACKGROUND: Reducing the exposure to risk factors for the prevention of cardio-cerebral vascular disease is a crucial issue. Few reports have described practical interventions for preventing cardiovascular disease in different genders and age groups, particularly detailed and specific cutpoint-based...

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Main Authors: Guangming Qin, Laisheng Luo, Lihong Lv, Yufei Xiao, Jiangfeng Tu, Lisha Tao, Jiaqi Wu, Xiaoxiao Tang, Wensheng Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4232379?pdf=render