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Abstract 4146638: Comparative Assessment of hsCRP and Apolipoprotein B as ASCVD Risk Biomarkers

Circulation

Introduction/Background:According to the American Heart Association, the accumulation of plaque in the walls of arteries is identified as the primary cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146638-A4146638, November 12, 2024.

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Safety and possible anti-inflammatory effect of paclitaxel associated with LDL-like nanoparticles (LDE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

We investigated whether treatment with LDE-paclitaxel changes plaque progression by coronary CT angiography and is safe in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Clinical and laboratory safety evaluations were made at baseline and every 3 weeks until the end of the study.

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Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications

Circulation

Nevertheless, the relationship between CAC and the susceptibility of a plaque to provoke a thrombotic event remains incompletely understood. This review summarizes the current understanding and literature on CAC.

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Micro and Nanoplastics and Cardiovascular Events – Recent Study

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Detailed analysis of the excised carotid plaques were carried out with pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, and electron microscopy. Inflammatory biomarkers were also estimated. Comparison was with those who had no evidence of these plastics in the plaques.

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