Age and sex differences in the distribution and ultrasound morphology of carotid atherosclerosis: the Tromsø Study.

Atherosclerosis begins early in life and is the major underlying cause of cardiovascular morbidity and death. Yet, population-based information on age and sex differences in the extent and morphology of atherosclerosis throughout life is scarce. Carotid atherosclerosis can be visualized with B-mode ... View More