Why the study?
Is there a relationship between plasma antioxidant concentrations and carotid intima-media thickness in asymptomatic carotid atherosclerotic disease?
Population
Patients with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerotic disease
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports antioxidant focus in prevention; cross-sectional data leaves causal role open for prospective trials.
Is there a relationship between plasma antioxidant concentrations and carotid intima-media thickness in asymptomatic carotid atherosclerotic disease?
Adequate intake of antioxidant micronutrients, along with optimal control of traditional risk factors, is highlighted as key for the prevention of atherosclerotic disease.
Riccioni et al. (2009) studied this question.
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