Eosinophil Cationic Protein, Carotid Plaque, and Incidence of Stroke.

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ECP (eosinophil cationic protein) is a marker of eosinophil activity and degranulation, which has been linked to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. We examined the relationship between ECP, carotid plaque, and incidence of stroke in a prospective population-based cohort.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Stroke

Title: Stroke

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1524-4628

ISSN (Print): 0039-2499

Publication date (Electronic): October 2017

Volume: 48

Issue: 10

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[1 ] From Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Clinical Research Centre, Lund University, Sweden.

[2 ] From Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Clinical Research Centre, Lund University, Sweden. Gunnar.Engstrom@med.lu.se.

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Publisher Item ID: STROKEAHA.117.018450

DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018450

PubMed ID: 28904229

SO-VID: 8d93298e-b8e5-4e62-8c71-4c08fddcc890

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Keywords: cohort studies,stroke,risk factors,epidemiology,eosinophil cationic protein

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Keywords: cohort studies, stroke, risk factors, epidemiology, eosinophil cationic protein

Eosinophil Cationic Protein, Carotid Plaque, and Incidence of Stroke.

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