Sonographic Evaluation of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Iron Status of Regular and First-Time Blood Donors in a Tertiary Hospital in South-West Nigeria
Okeke O. F., Adeyomoye A. A. O., Akanmu A. S., Nwanna-Otolehi O. C. & Iyizoba G. · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2024
Background: Regular blood donation which decreases blood iron levels may protect against cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This protection against atherosclerosis can be assessed by Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) a biomarker for atherosclerosis. This study sought to determin...
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10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3340