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Atherosclerosis of aorta

Known as: aorta atherosclerosis, Atherosclerosis of the aorta, Atherosclerotic changes of aorta 
The presence of atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques in the aorta. [HPO:probinson, pmid:16818829]
National Institutes of Health

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ArteriosclerosisGeneralized Atherosclerosis
Heart valve diseaseSenile sclerosis of aortic cusp

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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Relationship between atherosclerosis and late-life depression: the Rotterdam Study.
CONTEXT Depression in late life has been associated with vascular abnormalities. Several studies have demonstrated that persons… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Serum carotenoids and atherosclerosis. The Rotterdam Study.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
In vivo magnetic resonance evaluation of atherosclerotic plaques in the human thoracic aorta: a comparison with transesophageal echocardiography.
BACKGROUND The structure and composition of aortic atherosclerotic plaques are associated with the risk of future cardiovascular… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Proanthocyanidin-rich extract from grape seeds attenuates the development of aortic atherosclerosis in cholesterol-fed rabbits.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Pathophysiologic correlates of thromboembolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: I. Reduced flow velocity in the left atrial appendage (The Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation [SPAF-III] study…
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
The absence of p53 accelerates atherosclerosis by increasing cell proliferation in vivo
The tumor suppressor protein p53 is an essential molecule in cell proliferation and programmed cell death (apoptosis), and has… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Clinical factors associated with calcific aortic valve disease. Cardiovascular Health Study.
OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of aortic sclerosis and stenosis in the elderly and to identify… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Relation of coronary artery disease to atherosclerotic disease in the aorta, carotid, and femoral arteries evaluated by ultrasound.
Review
1970
Review
1970
Pathological and clinical study of calcification of the mitral valve ring
The pathology and clinical features of 258 cases of mitral ring calcification were reviewed. The overall incidence in patients… 
Highly Cited
1968
Highly Cited
1968
Distribution of coronary and aortic atherosclerosis by geographic location, race, and sex.
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