Age and Sex Differences in Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Ageing is a significant risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis, affecting over a billion people worldwide. Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) is a surrogate marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, with age- and sex-related differences in levels and progression. The onset of cli...

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Main Authors: Veronika A. Myasoedova, Alessio L. Ravani, Beatrice Frigerio, Donato Moschetta, Vincenza Valerio, Ilaria Massaiu, Mauro Amato, Damiano Baldassarre, Paolo Poggio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1557
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