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Oxidised LDL/LDL-cholesterol ratio and coronary artery calcification in haemodialysis patients
18 May 2012
Y. Asamiya, A. Yajima, Y. Tsuruta, S. Otsubo, K. Nitta
Abstract: Background and aims: Serum malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL) and MDA-LDL/LDL-cholesterol (LDL-c) ratio are risk factors for arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disea...
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Dietary patterns and their association with cardiovascular risk factors in a population undergoing lifestyle changes: The Strong Heart Study
25 April 2012
S. Eilat-Adar, M. Mete, A. Fretts, R.R. Fabsitz, V. Handeland, E.T. Lee, C. Loria, J. Xu, J. Yeh, B.V. Howard
Abstract: Background and aims: Rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are disproportionately high in American Indians (AI), and changes in lifestyle may be responsible. It is not known whether diverse ...
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The report of male gender and retinopathy status improves the current consensus guidelines for the screening of myocardial ischemia in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients
16 April 2012
E. Cosson, M.T. Nguyen, B. Chanu, S. Balta, K. Takbou, P. Valensi
Abstract: Background and aims: American Diabetes Association (ADA), French-speaking Societies for diabetes & cardiology (ALFEDIAM-SFC) and Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging (CRI) have proposed guidelin...
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Effects of clinical and laboratory variables at admission and of in-hospital treatment with cardiovascular drugs on short term prognosis of ischemic stroke. The GIFA study
16 April 2012
A. Tuttolomondo, D. Di Raimondo, R. Di Sciacca, C. Pedone, S. La Placa, V. Arnao, A. Pinto, G. Licata
Abstract: Introduction: No information exists, to our knowledge, about the possible role of cardiovascular drug administration in the acute phase of ischemic stroke and possible effects on stroke outc...
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Multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention in the obese: Its impact on patients’ perception of the disease, food and physical exercise
13 April 2012
N. Piana, D. Battistini, L. Urbani, G. Romani, C. Fatone, C. Pazzagli, L. Laghezza, C. Mazzeschi, P. De Feo
Abstract: Background and aims: To be successful, lifestyle intervention in obesity must take into account patients’ views. The aim of the present study, conducted using a narrative-autobiographical ap...
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