
Non-calcified arterial plaque is associated with diabetes, high systolic blood pressure and elevated ‘bad’ cholesterol levels in asymptomatic individuals, according to a new study. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide, accounting for 17 million deaths annually.
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