Smoking Increases Inflammation and Metalloproteinase Expression in Human Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of cigarette smoking on the composition of human carotid endarterectomy plaques. Background: Smoking has been recognized as a major risk factor in atherogenesis. It is believed that smoking contributes to the atherosclerotic process and plaque instability in part...

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