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Atherosclerosis and Acute Ischemic Stroke Study
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Summary
A significant proportion of strokes are thromboembolic in nature, arising from atherosclerotic plaque at the carotid bifurcation. It is now wellknown that inflammation plays a key role in atherogenesis and plaque destabilization. However the identification and characterization of the different inflammatory factors, as well as their relative importance, have not been clarified. This main aim of this study is to identify new risk markers for atherosclerosis and to characterize more precise methods for detection of the unstable carotid plaque with increased stroke-risk.
Official title: Carotid Atherosclerosis, Inflammation and Ischemic Stroke
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2009-01-01
Completion Date
2030-01-01
Last Updated
2022-04-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Locations (1)
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway