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1 online resource |
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Cardiology Research and Clinical Developments |
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Cardiology research and clinical developments series.
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| Contents |
CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE: RISK FACTORS, PROGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT -- CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE: RISK FACTORS, PROGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Medical and Behavioral Intervention for Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Behavioral Intervention -- Physical Activity -- Tobacco Smoking -- Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome -- Medical Management -- Diabetes Mellitus and Other Disorders of Glucose Metabolism -- Arterial Hypertension -- Dyslipidemia |
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Antithrombotic TherapyAntiplatelet Therapy -- Aspirin -- Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel -- Dual Antiplatelet Therapy -- Cilostazol -- Anticoagulant Therapy -- Hyperhomocysteinemia -- Elevated Lipoprotein(A) Levels -- Inflammation -- Risk Factor Modification in Patients -- Receiving Invasive Treatment -- References -- Chapter 2: Intracranial Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosed with CTA in a Western Population: Predictor for Poor Outcome -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Design -- Study Population -- CTA Analysis |
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Baseline CharacteristicsOutcomes -- Follow-Up -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Baseline Characteristics -- Primary Outcomes -- Secondary Outcomes -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis in Patients with Inflammatory Joint Diseases: Risk Factors, Prognosis and Management -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Ultrasound of the Carotid Arteries -- Patients with RA Have Twice As Many CP As People without RA -- Risk Factors of Carotid -- Atherosclerosis in Patients with IJD |
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Predictors of Progression of Carotid Atherosclerosis in RAUltrasound of Carotid Arteries Enhances Correct CV Risk Evaluation in Patients with IJD -- Will Prophylactic Treatment with Statins Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerotic Plaque-Related Events in Patients -- with RA? -- References -- Chapter 4: The Impact of Obesity on Carotid Artery Disease in Obese Adolescents -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Obesity: Definition, Etiology and Consequences -- Obesity and Inflammation -- Obesity, Comorbidities and Cardiovascular Risk Factors -- Obesity and Carotid Artery Disease |
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Effects of Nutrition and Physical Exercise on Carotid Artery DiseaseConclusion and Future Direction -- References -- Chapter 5: Asymptomatic Carotid Disease: How Confident Are We About the Benefit of Endarterectomy? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Randomized Controlled Trials of Carotid Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis -- Best Medical Treatment: Then and Now -- Antiplatelets -- Statins -- CEA Periprocedural Risk: Then and Now -- Ongoing Trials of CEA in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis -- How to Identify a High-Risk Carotid Plaque? -- References |
| Summary |
Carotid artery disease causes approximately 10 to 20% of strokes, and appropriate intervention is important for secondary and primary stroke prevention. Aggressive treatment of modifiable risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis is central to stroke prevention. This book discusses the risk factors, prognosis and management of carotid artery disease. Topics include medical and behavioral intervention for carotid atherosclerotic disease; intracranial carotid artery stenosis diagnosed with CTA; carotid artery atherosclerosis in patients with inflammatory joint diseases; the impact of obesity on c |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapter and index |
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Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Carotid artery -- Diseases.
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Carotid Artery Diseases
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Carotid artery -- Diseases
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Derricks, Sherri, editor
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| ISBN |
9781633218727 |
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1633218724 |
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