Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5874384 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our data show that M1 macrophage content of atherosclerotic plaques is associated with clinical incidence of ischemic stroke and increased inflammation or fibrinolysis. We also show the benefits of using ultrasound to evaluate vulnerability in the plaques.
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Authors
Kyu Yong MD, Hideaki MD, PhD, Satoshi MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD, Kenji MD, Joji MD, Masayoshi MD, PhD, Takuma MD, PhD, Tatsuya MD, PhD,