In the study, the carotid narrowing data came from vascular ultrasound tests performed on 307,444 tri-state area residents during 2003 - 2008 by Life Line Screening, a leading community - based health screening company focused on evaluating risk
factors for vascular disease.
«Future studies need to investigate whether or not screening
for vascular disease in the lower extremities and the carotid artery improves health and prevents adverse events in diabetics,» Dr. Berger says.
From a clinical standpoint, the findings suggest that screening for rs9349379 could improve risk
assessment for vascular diseases, as well as strategies for prevention and treatment.
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agents for vascular disease, degenerative disease, and metal toxicity.