Comparison of Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Children of Patients with and without Premature Coronary Artery Disease

Introduction: Increased Carotid Intima Medial Thickness (CIMT) is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and vascular events like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and stroke. Aim: This study was designed to identify whether CIMT is increased in the children of parents with premature coronary...

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Main Authors: Alagesan Murali, Anith Kumar Mambatta, R.R.M.Ranganathan, R.Shanmugasundaram, K. Deepalakshmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9012/22625_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(SRI_RK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG)_PF3(P_RK).pdf