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    . 3D model of a femoral artery obtained by real 3D imaging, revealing the location, number, and extent of distinct atherosclerotic plaques. In this sample, three plaques can be discerned (arrows), at the femoral bifurcation and distributed along the superficial branch.
    Research
    16 Mar 2022
    JACC: 3D matrix ultrasound accurately identifies cardiovascular injury in healthy individuals

    Scientists at the CNIC have led the development of a new three dimensional ultrasound method that improves the assessment of cardiovascular risk in healthy individuals
    Association between the level of glycosylated hemoglobin and the extent of subclinical atherosclerosis
    Research
    31 May 2021
    JACC: A blood sugar biomarker identifies patients with atherosclerosis and a risk of cardiovascular events

    In an article published in JACC, CNIC scientists report a method for improved ranking of cardiovascular risk in individuals without diabetes
    3D images obtained in anatomical, functional, and tissue characterization studies performed with the ultrafast cardiac magnetic resonance protocol
    Research
    22 Apr 2021
    JACC: CNIC and Philips develop ultrafast cardiac magnetic resonance technology that analyzes the heart in less than 1 minute

    Ultrafast cardiac magnetic resonance allows precise assessment of heart anatomy and function while reducing healthcare costs and increasing patient comfort
    Research
    6 Oct 2020
    JACC: Vigorous exercise, spongy heart

    CNIC scientists have shown that vigorous physical exercise is linked to "noncompaction" of the heart, causing it to acquire a spongy appearance.
    Research
    29 Sep 2020
    JACC: CNIC scientists design an algorithm for personalized cardiovascular risk estimation in healthy people

    The study, published in JACC, forms part of the PESA-CNIC-SANTANDER project, led by Dr Valentín Fuster
    En la imagen se muestra con un asterisco la presencia de una placa de aterosclerosis avanzada en la carótida común detectada por la técnica de ecografía 3D que no llega a ocasionar una obstrucción significativa de la luz del vaso (es <50%). Se puede comprobar con precisión su extensión en las 3 dimensiones del espacio lo que nos permite detectar cambios en su volumen para determinar si existe un avance de la enfermedad.
    Research
    7 Apr 2020
    JACC: Atherosclerosis progresses rapidly in healthy people from the age of 40

    A CNIC study published in JACC demonstrates that atheroma plaques extend rapidly in the arteries of asymptomatic individuals aged between 40 and 50 years participating in the PESA-CNIC-Santander study.
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    29 Jan 2020
    CNIC is one of 4 finalists competing for €35m funding from the British Heart Foundation

    Dr. Valentín Fuster’s group will contribute to the iMAP project through the PESA-CNIC-Santander study
    Valentín Fuster
    Research
    23 Apr 2019
    JACC: Early Intervention in preschool is a unique opportunity for promoting a healthy lifestyle

    New study proves educating young children on health and fitness is effective
    Research
    16 Jan 2019
    JACC: The duration and quality of sleep is of vital importance in cardiovascular health

    Poor quality sleep increases the risk of atherosclerosis according to the PESA CNIC- Santander Study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
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    Research
    8 Jan 2019
    Circulation: Expression of a molecule in blood cells predicts atherosclerosis risk

    The expression on lymphocytes of the molecule CD69 inversely predicts the development of subclinical (symptom-free) atherosclerosis independently of classical cardiovascular risk factors