January 1, 2002
View Full PaperImpact of Infectious Burden on Extent and Long-Term Prognosis of Atherosclerosis
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Abstract
Our results support the hypothesis that infectious agents are involved in the development of atherosclerosis. We showed a significant association between infectious burden and the extent of atherosclerosis. Moreover, the risk for future death was increased by the number of infectious pathogens, especially in patients with advanced atherosclerosis.