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Prevalence of Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease Assessed by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in 45- to 55-Year-Old Women With a History of Preeclampsia.

Authors :
Zoet, Gerbrand A.
Benschop, Laura
Boersma, Eric
Budde, Ricardo P. J.
Fauser, Bart C. J. M.
van der Graaf, Yolanda
de Groot, Christianne J. M.
Maas, Angela H. E. M.
Roeters van Lennep, Jeanine E.
Steegers, Eric A. P.
Visseren, Frank L.
van Rijn, Bas B.
Velthuis, Birgitta K.
Franx, Arie
CREW Consortium
Source :
Circulation. 2/20/2018, Vol. 137 Issue 8, p877-879. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses findings of a study on prevalence of subclinical coronary artery disease in women with a history of preeclampsia. It states that preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, and mentions that the study compared the prevalence of coronary artery atherosclerosis of asymptomatic women aged 45 to 55 years. It notes results like percentage of women with a history of preeclampsia showing signs of coronary atherosclerosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00097322
Volume :
137
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Circulation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128084703
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.032695