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A Methodological Approach to Non-invasive Assessments of Vascular Function and Morphology
Published on: February 7, 2015
[Significance of clinical examination concerning arteriosclerosis]
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Akita University School of Medicine.
Insights
Malignant neoplasms are the leading cause of death, followed by heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. Since arteriosclerosis underlies both heart and cerebrovascular conditions, studying its risk factors is crucial.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Malignant neoplasms are the leading cause of death.
- Heart disease and cerebrovascular disease rank second and third, respectively.
- Arteriosclerosis underlies both heart and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a significant public health concern.
Purpose:
- To investigate the risk factors associated with arteriosclerosis.
- To understand the underlying mechanisms of arteriosclerosis-related diseases.
- To inform preventative strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Summary:
- Malignant neoplasms are the primary cause of mortality.
- Arteriosclerosis, encompassing heart and cerebrovascular diseases, is a major contributor to death.
- Laboratory medicine studies are essential for identifying arteriosclerosis risk factors.
Impact:
- This research aims to reduce mortality from arteriosclerosis-related conditions.
- Findings will contribute to developing targeted interventions for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
- Understanding risk factors can lead to improved public health strategies and personalized medicine approaches.
Abstract:
According to the number of deaths by major cause, Malignant neoplasma takes the first rank as the cause of death and then heart disease as a second and next rank to cerebrovascular disease since 1985, instead of top rank of cerebrovascular by that time. However, heart disease and cerebrovascular could be supposed as a arteriosclerosis disease fundamentally, arteriosclerosis disease (heart disease plus cerebrovascular) is usually top of rank in the cause of death since the Showa era. Therefore, it is great significance to make studies of risk factor on the arteriosclerosis in the laboratory medicine.
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