Scientists examine why diabetic patients have more dangerous artery plaques
NCT ID NCT03202823
Summary
This study aimed to understand why diabetic patients develop more dangerous fatty plaques in their neck arteries. Researchers compared plaque samples from 204 diabetic and non-diabetic patients who were already scheduled for carotid artery surgery. The goal was to identify chemical differences that might explain why diabetic patients have higher stroke risk.
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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