Bacteria Present in Carotid Arterial Plaques Are Found as Biofilm Deposits Which May Contribute to Enhanced Risk of Plaque Rupture

ABSTRACT Atherosclerosis, a disease condition resulting from the buildup of fatty plaque deposits within arterial walls, is the major underlying cause of ischemia (restriction of the blood), leading to obstruction of peripheral arteries, congestive heart failure, heart attack, and stroke in humans....

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Auteurs principaux: Bernard B. Lanter, Karin Sauer, David G. Davies
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Langue:EN
Publié: American Society for Microbiology 2014
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Accès en ligne:https://doaj.org/article/448a9d9a51734f679ffed389d8bcccaf
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