Progress in researches on ancient history of atherosclerosis.
- Author:
Ke-Ji CHEN
1
;
Chang-Geng FU
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Atherosclerosis;
history;
History, Ancient;
Humans
- From:
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
2013;33(10):1301-1304
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Atherosclerosis has been thought to be a disease of modern society, and its occurrence was closely related to contemporary diet and lifestyle. However, a series of investigations on ancient mummies by autopsy and CT scan concluded that atherosclerosis was commonly seen in ancient times. The presence of atherosclerosis in ancient human beings suggested that aging and genetic predisposition might be essential risk factors for atherosclerosis.
