An investigation into carotid atherosclerotic plaque instability

Stroke is the leading cause of death and permanent neurological disability in the developed world and a significant burden on the NHS and wider economy. A third of all strokes are caused by thrombo-embolism from unstable carotid atherosclerotic plaques. The exact pathogenesis of plaque progression a...

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Main Author: Salem, Murtaza Karimjee
Other Authors: Sayers, Robert; Bown, Matthew; Robinson, Thompson G.; Naylor, Andrew R.
Published: University of Leicester 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617647