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Original Articles

Carotid and coronary atherosclerosis

What are the connections?

Pages 175-179 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Extent of atherosclerosis of the extracranial carotid arteries has been determined to be a potent risk factor or “marker” for symptomatic coronary artery disease. It may also play an important role in the development of clinical events such as stroke or transient ischemic attack. Dr Crouse provides an overview of research exploring the connections between the carotid and coronary vascular beds.

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