Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5943184 Atherosclerosis 2016 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Using an atherogenic mouse model, we conclude that increased blood pressure and reduced aortic compliance are not direct causes of increased aortic plaque accumulation. We propose that additional insults, such as fragmentation of elastic fibers, are necessary to alter plaque accumulation.
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