Role of Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle in Atherosclerosis and in Central Hemodynamics

Role of Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle in Atherosclerosis and in Central Hemodynamics

Background: Carotid Arterial Disease (CAD) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are atherosclerotic diseases. Adipose tissue (AT) and skeletal muscle (SM) are endocrine organs producing polypeptides with vascular effects. The main objective of this study is to characterize the AT and SM in PAD and...

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Main Authors: Joana Ferreira, Pedro Cunha, Armando Mansilha, Cristina Cunha, Cristina Silva, Isabel Vila, Alexandre Carneiro, Amílcar Mesquita, Jorge Cotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-05-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Carotid arterial disease
peripheral arterial disease
atherosclerosis
arteriosclerosis
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125940277/view

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