What is the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis?
The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) is a large, multi-center, epidemiological study that is examining the prevalence, risk factors, and progression of cardiovascular disease. It is a longitudinal cohort study of 6814 participants from six US cities, aged 45 to 84, recruited from 2000 to 2002. The study is examining the roles of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors in the development of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery calcification.