RT Journal
A1 Allam AH, Thompson RC, Wann L, Miyamoto MI, Thomas GS
T1 COmputed tomographic assessment of atherosclerosis in ancient egyptian mummies
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2009
FD November 18
VO 302
IS 19
SP 2091
OP 2094
DO 10.1001/jama.2009.1641
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1641
AB 
To the Editor: The current epidemic of atherosclerosis is commonly ascribed to risk factors associated with the modern human lifestyle. Computed x-ray tomographic (CT) imaging can visualize calcium hydroxyapatite in vessel walls and is widely regarded as pathognomonic of atherosclerosis.1