Association between traditional cholesterol parameters, lipoprotein particle concentration, novel biomarkers and carotid plaques in retired National Football League players
Atherosclerosis, 06/14/2012
Virani SS et al. – Carotid artery plaques were common in retired NFL players and were strongly associated with LDL–P, especially among those with metabolic syndrome. hs–CRP was not associated with carotid plaques in this cohort.



