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RAS: renin-angiotensin system, LDL: low-density lipoprotein, HDL: high-density lipoprotein, hs-CRP: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, MLA: minimum lumen area, EEM: external elastic membrane, CSA: cross-sectional area, P&M: plaque plus media.
