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Non-detection ofChlamydiaspecies in carotid atheroma using generic primers by nested PCR in a population with a high prevalence ofChlamydia pneumoniaeantibody

The association ofChlamydia pneumoniaewith atherosclerosis is controversial. We investigated the presence ofC. pneumoniaeand otherChlamydiaspp. in atheromatous carotid artery tissue.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Debate: "How low should LDL cholesterol be lowered?" Viewpoint: "It doesn't need to be very low"

The importance of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) control in the management of patients at high risk of cardiovascular events is unquestionable. The major statin trials have shown that the benefits of LDL lowering extend…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Different effects of antisense RelA p65 and NF-κB1 p50 oligonucleotides on the nuclear factor-κB mediated expression of ICAM-1 in human coronary endothelial and smooth muscle cells

Background Activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) is one of the key events in early atherosclerosis and restenosis. We hypothesized that tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) induced and NF-κB mediated expression of…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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How hyperglycemia promotes atherosclerosis: molecular mechanisms

Both type I and type II diabetes are powerful and independent risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis accounts for virtually 80% of all deaths among…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026