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  • Title: Subclinical atherosclerosis: evolving role of carotid intima-media thickness.
    Author: Mookadam F, Moustafa SE, Lester SJ, Warsame T.
    Journal: Prev Cardiol; 2010; 13(4):186-97. PubMed ID: 20860643.
    Abstract:
    Cardiovascular risk factors have utility in risk prediction but have limitations in predicting individual risk. Identifying an individual's risk remains a challenge. Emerging technologies such as carotid artery ultrasonography and measures of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) may be useful in identifying the susceptible patient who may benefit from more aggressive preventive therapy. This screening test is noninvasive, reproducible, inexpensive, and radiation-free. Recent data have improved our understanding of the application of CIMT as a screening tool for cardiovascular disease. CIMT measurement may place an individual into a higher- or lower-risk category, allowing for appropriate institution of preventive strategies.
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