Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5943184 | Atherosclerosis | 2016 | 8 Pages |
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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Authors
Justine A. Maedeker, Kellie V. Stoka, Siddharth A. Bhayani, William S. Gardner, Lisa Bennett, Jesse D. Procknow, Marius C. Staiculescu, Tezin A. Walji, Clarissa S. Craft, Jessica E. Wagenseil,