2016
DOI: 10.7287/peerj.preprints.2586
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Platelets, atherothrombosis, and atherosclerosis

Abstract: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In 2008 alone, 17.3 million deaths (representing 30% of all deaths) were attributable to the complications of cardiovascular disease. Of these deaths, 7.3 million were due to coronary artery disease while 6.2 million were attributable to stroke. Cardiovascular disease is expected to remain the leading cause of death globally, with the number of deaths expected to reach 23.6 million annually by 2030 (WHO statistics, 2012). Vascula… Show more

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“…Moreover, increased T2D RBCs aggregation is also reported to cause an increase in blood viscosity and the development of high blood pressure [ 13 ]. This then contributes to the development of cardiovascular complications due to the clogging of vessels [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Furthermore, according to Sharif et al, anemia is the key indicator of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and retinopathy [ 17 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, increased T2D RBCs aggregation is also reported to cause an increase in blood viscosity and the development of high blood pressure [ 13 ]. This then contributes to the development of cardiovascular complications due to the clogging of vessels [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Furthermore, according to Sharif et al, anemia is the key indicator of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and retinopathy [ 17 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%