Relation of the metabolic syndrome to calcified atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries and aorta
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In 3166 individuals participating in the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute Family Heart Study, presence of the metabolic syndrome was associated with increased prevalence of calcified atherosclerotic plaque in abdominal aorta and coronary arteries. Calcified atherosclerotic plaque is detected by cardiac tomographic scans and indicates the severity of atherosclerosis.
Authors: Ellison RC, Zhang Y, Wagenknecht LE, Eckfeldt JH, Hopkins PN, Pankow JS, Djousse L, Carr JJ
PMID/ref: Am J Cardiol 2005;95:1180-6.
