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The investigators hypothesized that circulating endothelium-derived microparticle (EMP) may be a useful surrogate marker of atherosclerosis and future episode of cerebrovascular events. Peripheral blood is drawn at the time of carotid ultrasound examination. Circulating EMPs are counted using flow-cytometry. The correlation among circulating EMP, ultrasound findings, and atherosclerotic risk factors are determined by multiple stepwise regression analysis. The prevalence of cerebrovascular events is also determined during 3-year follow-up period.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carotid atherosclerosis group | Patients who undergo carotid ultrasound examination for carotid atherosclerosis screening |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The number of circulating EMPs | at the time of carotid ultrasound examination |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The occurrence of cerebrovascular and/or cardiovascular events | 3 years |
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Patients who undergo carotid ultrasound examination for screening of atheroscrelosis
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tsutomu Imaizumi, MD, PhD | Kurume University | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurume University Hospital | Kurume | Fukuoka | 830-0011 | Japan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D050197 | Atherosclerosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D001161 | Arteriosclerosis |
| D001157 | Arterial Occlusive Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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platelet-poor plasma whole blood urine