ReviewCurrent atherosclerosis reports2008
Carotid intima-media thickness measurements: techniques and clinical relevance.
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- The relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and cognitive function and depression in postmenopausal women.Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review · 2023Article
- Heart Rate from Progressive Volitional Cycling Test Is Associated with Endothelial Dysfunction Outcomes in Hypertensive Chilean Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Evaluation of carotid intima media thickness and hematologic inflammatory markers in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2020Article
- Coronary vascular age: An alternate means for predicting stress-induced myocardial ischemia in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology · 2019Article
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Abstract
Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease that is responsible for most cardiovascular events and stroke. Epidemiologic studies and intervention trials based on the incidence of acute vascular disease end points require years of follow-up, the participation of large populations, or both. As a consequence, such studies consume considerable time and financial resources. The use of surrogate markers, therefore, is of paramount relevance because it allows researchers to have reliable data in less time and from reduced populations. Intima-media thickness (IMT) measured by B-mode ultrasound is the most studied surrogate marker and has been validated by official medical agencies. In this article, we review the most important technical considerations related to its measurement and highlight issues that should be systematically addressed in IMT-related studies. In summary, the use of IMT as an end point in clinical studies is of great value, but several technical limitations might jeopardize its interpretation.
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