Inflammatory markers and calcification of coronary arteries, aorta and cardiac valves: Findings from the atherosclerosis risk in communities study

By sjmartinez • March 11, 2025

Avula V, Mok Y, Ejiri K, Van't Hof J, Whelton SP, Hoogeveen RC, Ballantyne CM, Budoff MJ, Blaha MJ, Matsushita K. Inflammatory markers and calcification of coronary arteries, aorta and cardiac valves: Findings from the atherosclerosis risk in communities study. Am J Prev Cardiol. 2025 Feb 8;21:100946. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2025.100946. PMID: 40060173; PMCID: PMC11889617.

Tags: Atherosclerosis, Cardiology/Epi, coronary artery calcium, Harbor UCLA, Inflammation, Publications

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