Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2893892 | Atherosclerosis | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In this diverse population, higher total TFPI was associated with prevalent CAC (limited to levels >400 units), and elevated internal carotid IMT, independent of other factors. Higher TFPI may indicate endothelial dysfunction. Further study is needed of TFPI and progression of atherosclerosis.
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Authors
C.T. Mitchell, A. Kamineni, W. Palmas, M. Cushman,