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| | Atheroma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | However, the heart arteries, because (a) they are small (from about 5 mm down to invisible), (b) hidden deep within the chest and (c) never stop moving, have been a difficult target organ to track, especially clinically in individuals who are still asymptomatic. | | | However, though these methods are used in research, they are not widely available to most patients, still have mild to significant technical limitations, have not been widely accepted and generally are not covered by medical insurance carriers. | | | For most people, changing their internal physiologic behaviors, mostly hidden within, from the usual ones which promote atheroma progression (i.e. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheroma
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| | Texas Heart Institute Journal - High-Grade Atherosclerosis of the Aorta |
| | An extensive discussion of the clinical and therapeutic issues in patients with atheromas of the thoracic aorta can be found in an excellent review of this topic by Tunick and Kronzon. | | | The risk of development of thromboemboli is related to the thickness and anatomic structure of the atheroma. | | | There have been reports of surgical removal of highly mobile atheromas and thromboendarterectomy of the ascending aorta and arch; however, the risk of surgical intervention would appear to outweigh any benefits achieved. |
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http://www.bcm.edu/tmc/thi/siddi291.html
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| | REVERSAL: Atorvastatin halts atheroma progression |
| | Secondary end points of change in total atheroma volume and change in percent obstructive volume also both showed progression in the pravastatin group but no change in the atorvastatin group. | | | Subgroup analysis showed similar results for almost all subgroups, with progression of atheroma in most pravastatin subgroups but no change in any atorvastatin subgroup. | | | There were 167 patients in this group, and they achieved mean LDL levels of 88 mg/dL. |
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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/news/archive/2003/reversal11_13.asp
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| | Apria - resources - Health Advisors |
| | Removing an atheroma used to require opening the chest and the artery. | | | Your doctor will base his or her recommendation on the location and characteristics of the atheroma. | | | You and your doctor will decide whether to use the atherectomy technique after discussing the benefits and risk. |
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http://www.apria.com/resources/1,2725,48-51-A-820,00.html
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| | CRISP - Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects, Abstract Display |
| | The results of this study may form the basis of a larger longitudinal evaluation of the progression of atherosclerosis as it relates to underlying cardiovascular risk factors and medical intervention, possible only with this noninvasive technique. | | | Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall goal of this study is to elucidate the pathophysiology that underlies the development and composition of atherosclerosis by analyzing gadolinium-based contrast-enhanced MRI (CE-MRI) features of atheroma of the carotid artery. | | | Our preliminary studies have shown the unique ability of CE-MRI to characterize atherosclerotic changes in the wall of the carotid artery, both at early and advanced stages. |
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http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/crisp/CRISP_LIB.getdoc?textkey=6795598&p_grant_num=5R01HL069905-03&p_query=(atherosclerosis)&ticket=16289214&p_audit_session_id=76645215&p_audit_score=70&p_audit_numfound=66&p_keywords=atherosclerosis
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| | NEJM -- Peripheral Embolism from an Aortic-Arch Atheroma |
| | Thromboembolism from an atheroma in the aortic arch is an important cause of stroke and peripheral embolism. | | | Transesophageal echocardiography is the technique of choice for the diagnosis of aortic-arch atheroma. | | | This article has been cited by other articles: |
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http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/349/24/e23
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| | AtheroNews - 17 May 2004 - Recurrent ischemic stroke associated with severe aortic atherosclerosis |
| | They do note that the incidence of stroke recurrence in patients with an atheroma >4.0 mm was lower than that found by the French Study of Aortic Plaques in Stroke Group [2], and that more patients in the present study were treated with anticoagulants (45% vs 20%) than in the French study. | | | Multivariate analysis of stroke recurrence by severity of aortic arch atheroma* | | | Recurrent ischemic stroke associated with severe aortic atherosclerosis |
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http://www.atherothrombosis.org/news/stroke/nh_17may04.cfm
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| | CRISP - Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects, Abstract Display |
| | To study the feasibility of a larger study investigating the role of treatment measures that may be used to treat aortic atherosclerosis and prevent stroke/TIA. | | | Other locations will be examined for any new change. | | | Abstract: DESCRIPTION (Adapted From The Applicant's Abstract): Aims: To investigate the natural history of aortic athersclerosis in stroke/TIA patients over a period of 12 months. |
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http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/crisp/CRISP_LIB.getdoc?textkey=6748496&p_grant_num=5K23NS002177-05&p_query=(atherosclerosis)&ticket=16289214&p_audit_session_id=76645215&p_audit_score=26&p_audit_numfound=371&p_keywords=atherosclerosis
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| | Cholesterol Disorders Center --- HealthandAge |
| | The most important measurement made was the change in the percentage volume of atheroma (the deposits of waxy material in the walls of the coronary arteries that occurs in atherosclerosis) after 5 weeks' therapy. | | | Certainly, anything that can clean out atheroma, and send the cholesterol back to the liver for disposal, is a potentially valuable addition to the medicine chest. | | | After the 5-week experimental treatment, the percentage volume of atheroma had increased a little (0.14%) in the placebo group, and was considerable decreased (-1.06%) in the low- and high-dose treatment groups, when their results were combined. |
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http://www.burtonsys.com/like_drano_for_the_arteries.htm
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| | Stroke Survivors of Ottawa (Canada) |
| | This study compares antiplatelet therapies versus anticoagulant therapy. | | | This predisposes to a number of conditions, including thrombosis, angina, and stroke. | | | High recurrence rate of cerebral or peripheral emboli in patients with protruding atheromas of the aortic arch identified by transesophageal echocardiography. |
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http://www.strokesurvivors.ca/index.php?nav=atheromas
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| | On Target |
| | Spontaneous recovery of some forms of epilepsy may be responsible for the illusion of therapeutic effectiveness and for the confirming statements by physicians who have commented on this cure. | | | The main outcome measure was the change in percent atheroma volume (follow-up minus baseline) in the combined ETC-216 cohort. | | | As a result, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2003;290:2292-2300), was performed to assess the effect of intravenous recombinant ApoA-I Milano/phospholipid complexes (ETC-216) on atheroma burden in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). |
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http://www.targethealth.com/ontarget/2003/11092003.htm
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| | Cholesterol and strokes -- Oliver 320 (7233): 459 -- BMJ |
| | incidence of stroke is due to large vessel atheroma. | | | Effect of simvastatin on coronary atheroma: a multicentre antiatheroma study. | | | All patients under 75 recovering from a stroke with evidence of carotid atheroma as the cause, or with a history of coronary |
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http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/320/7233/459
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| | Complications of Diabetes - Understanding Atheroma |
| | Plaques of atheroma lead to turbulent blood flow. | | | There is a lot that you can do to improve your ‘endothelial function’ and reduce risk of developing atheroma. | | | Think of this as a diffuse process affecting the entire circulation. |
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http://www.diabetesuffolk.com/Complications/Atheroma.asp
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| | AANOS, Fathie Shunt |
| | In cases of internal carotid occlusion when there is no retrograde hemorrhage from behind the occlusion, there would be no need to apply the Fathie Shunt. | | | The surgical approach to the removal of the atheroma, called an endarterectomy, has not been consistently successful because long standing closure of the internal and common carotid artery presents a surgical hazard in resulting brain damage. | | | Application of conventional shunting has been basically ineffective for correct perfusion of the arteries and brain. |
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http://www.aanos.org/edctn_fathie_shunt.htm
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| | Dorlands Medical Dictionary |
| | (ath”ər-o´mə-təs) affected with or of the nature of atheroma. | | | athērē gruel] a combining form denoting fatty degeneration, or relationship to an atheroma. | | | (ath”ər-o-sklə-ro´sis) [athero- + sclerosis] a common form of arteriosclerosis with formation of deposits of yellowish plaques (atheromas) containing cholesterol, lipoid material, and lipophages in the intima and inner media of large and medium-sized arteries. |
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http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_70zPzhtm
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| | ASSENT-3 Trial |
| | had no change in atheroma burden, whereas patients treated with | | | Compared with baseline values, patients treated with atorvastatin | | | These differences may be related to the greater reduction in |
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http://www.courses.ahc.umn.edu/pharmacy/5822/REVERSAL.html
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| | Cholesterol - Patient UK |
| | you already have angina, had a heart attack, had a stroke or TIA, have peripheral vascular disease, or have another atheroma related condition. | | | So, you may be advised to take cholesterol lowering treatment irrespective of your cholesterol level if you: have angina; have had a heart attack; have had a stroke or a TIA; have peripheral vascular disease; have another atheroma related condition. | | | This means if you have a father or brother who developed heart disease or a stroke before they were 55, or in a mother or sister before they were 65. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068704
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| | They, like Keeley and Higginson, said that it was high time more concern should be shown over the danger of thrombi and less concern about atheroma. | | | In 1968 Strong et al reported on a world-wide study showing that atheroma is as prevalent among women as it is among men, and further, that all populations of the world suffer from atheroma to about the same degree, even among populations such as the Bantus, who are known to suffer little from myocardial infarction. | | | Martin (1984) "The combined role of atheroma, cholesterol, platelets, the endothelium and fibrin in heart attacks and strokes" Med Hypoth 15, 305-22. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/pro/flavin/service28.html
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| | Ultrasonic imaging of aortic atheroma -- DE BELDER 79 (2): 111 -- Heart |
| | High risk for vascular events in patients with protruding aortic atheromas: a prospective study. | | | Protruding aortic atheromas predict stroke in elderly patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass: a review of our experience with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. | | | The study of embolism in the cerebral and peripheral circulation requires imaging methods that reveal pathology in some part |
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http://heart.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/79/2/111
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| | Peripheral Vascular Disease - Patient UK |
| | However, if you have PVD it means that you are more likely to form atheroma in other arteries. | | | However, there are certain 'risk factors' which increase the chance of atheroma becoming worse and causing problems. | | | This helps to prevent a build-up of atheroma. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068800
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| | Risk Factors for Atheroma - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | About risk factors: Risk factors for Atheroma are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. | | | Having a risk factor for Atheroma makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Atheroma. | | | For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
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http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/atheroma/riskfactors.htm
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| | American College of Cardiology Clinical Expert Consensus Document on Standards for Acquisition, Measurement and ... |
| | If EEM area increases during atheroma development, the process is termed “positive remodeling.” If the EEM decreases, the process is termed “negative” or “constrictive remodeling.” In positive remodeling, the EEM area increase may | | | Direct evidence of remodeling can be derived only from serial changes in the EEM CSA that have been determined by two or more measurements obtained at different times. | | | In practice, the inclusion of the media into the atheroma area does not constitute a major limitation of IVUS, because the media represents only a very small fraction of the atheroma CSA. |
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http://www.acc.org/clinical/consensus/standards/standard9.htm
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| | Atheroma definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Atheroma definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any course of supplementation or treatment. | | | MedicineNet Home > MedTerms medical dictionary A-Z List > Atheroma |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25664
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| | The thickening in the center represents the atheroma. | | | The normal aorta is to each side; the smooth surface is the endothelium, the rougher surface, the adventitia. | | | The bulk of the atheroma is in the intima, but the atheroma extends into and thins the media. |
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http://www.uvm.edu/~jkessler/CV/CVSB/Slide253/253micro.htm
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