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Identifying Risk Factors for Small Vessel Disease in Atherosclerotic Adults: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

  • By

  • Longdi Yao

  • Chunlian Li

  • Qiang Zhu

  • Wenjing Xu

  • Xiang Li

  • Min Cheng

  • Qingwen Liu

  • Tiran Zhang

  • Yulong Wang

  • Tianlang Pei

  • Yuming Chen

  • Jianwen Wang

  • February 5, 2026

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    Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by plaque buildup in arteries, leading to significant cardiovascular risks.

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    Small vessel disease (SVD) often coexists with atherosclerosis, indicating overlapping vascular risk factors and pathophysiology.

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    Key risk factors for SVD progression in atherosclerotic patients include hypertension, smoking, age, and genetic predispositions.

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    The study conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the significance of various risk factors in the development of SVD.

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    Findings from this research could enhance understanding of SVD risk factors and their contributions to arterial plaque formation.

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Identifying Risk Factors for Small Vessel Disease in Atherosclerotic Adults: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

  • by Longdi Yao, Chunlian Li, Qiang Zhu, Wenjing Xu, Xiang Li, Min Cheng, Qingwen Liu, Tiran Zhang, Yulong Wang, Tianlang Pei, Yuming Chen, Jianwen Wang

  • February 5, 2026

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