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Common infections are potent risk factor for MI, stroke


 

REPORTING FROM ACC 2018


He sees the ACALM findings as hypothesis generating, serving to help lay the groundwork for future clinical trials of vaccine or anti-inflammatory antibiotic therapies.

Dr. Carter reported having no financial conflicts related to his presentation.

SOURCE: Carter P. ACC 2018, Abstract 1325M-0.

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