Increased intima–media thickness (IMT) is a non-invasive marker of early arterial wall
alteration, which is easily assessed in the carotid artery by B-mode ultrasound, and more …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Epidemiological studies have found no relationship
between total cholesterol and stroke risk, but little attention has been paid to high-density …

Intima-media thickness (IMT) provides a surrogate end point of cardiovascular outcomes in
clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of cardiovascular risk factor modification. Carotid artery …

In recent years, great emphasis has been placed on the role of arterial stiffness in the
development of cardiovascular diseases. Indeed, the assessment of arterial stiffness is …

Background—Elevated blood pressure (BP) levels in childhood have been associated with
subsequent atherosclerosis. However, it is uncertain whether this risk is attenuated in …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several cardiovascular
diseases. However, the mechanisms are not completely understood. Recent studies have …

Background: Dietary factors might modify cognitive decline that results from aging. Fatty
acids, which are limiting factors in brain development, are prime candidates. Objective: We …

Measurement of arterial stiffness is assuming an increasing role in the clinical assessment of
patients. Indeed, arterial stiffness and wave reflections are now well accepted as the most …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are associated with
increased mortality, largely as a consequence of cardiovascular disease. Increased …

OBJECTIVES: We sought to address the respective association between carotid intima-
media thickness (IMT) in plaque-free sites and plaques with coronary heart disease (CHD) …