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Lorenz, M.W., et al., Prediction of clinical cardiovascular events with carotid intima-media thickness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.: Salt Is Risky, Even If Your Blood Pressure Is Normal M.D. Joel Fuhrman 2011
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In one recent study, higher sodium intake was associated with greater carotid artery intima-media thickness IMT -- an accurate predictor of future cardiovascular events -- in people without high blood pressure.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.: Salt Is Risky, Even If Your Blood Pressure Is Normal M.D. Joel Fuhrman 2011
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In one recent study, higher sodium intake was associated with greater carotid artery intima-media thickness IMT -- an accurate predictor of future cardiovascular events -- in people without high blood pressure.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.: Salt Is Risky, Even If Your Blood Pressure Is Normal M.D. Joel Fuhrman 2011
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Lorenz, M.W., et al., Prediction of clinical cardiovascular events with carotid intima-media thickness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.: Salt Is Risky, Even If Your Blood Pressure Is Normal M.D. Joel Fuhrman 2011
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In the first paper by Kim and colleagues from Pochon CHA University, Korea, common carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT), waist circumeference (WC) and visceral fat thickness (VFT - measured by ultrasound) were measured in 368 men with type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Visceral Fat Fattens Carotid Arteries 2009
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Increasing carotid artery intima-media thickness, or CIMT, indicates a build-up of fatty deposits, known as plaque, in crucial arteries to the heart and brain.
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The Achieve study was using imaging technology known as carotid intima-media thickness, or CIMT, a non-invasive ultrasound test.
Merck Halts Study 2008
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The progression rate of carotid artery intima-media thickness CIMT trended to be 16 percent lower on average in the isoflavone-containing soy protein group compared with the placebo group.
unknown title 2011
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The progression rate of carotid artery intima-media thickness CIMT trended to be 16 percent lower on average in the isoflavone-containing soy protein group compared with the placebo group.
unknown title 2011
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High levels of skin cholesterol have been shown to be correlated to CAD as measured by stress test, angiography, coronary calcium, and carotid intima-media thickness, inflammatory markers of vascular disease, previous heart attack incidents and Framingham risk score.
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