Objective. We compared the intraobserver and interscan variability of carotid atherosclerosis
measured using B‐mode ultrasound for quantifying intima media thickness (IMT), 3 …

MIDAS is a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing the effects of
isradipine with hydrochlorothiazide on the rate of changes in the progression of carotid …

Data synthesis: Although reports were from different populations and used differing
techniques and equipment, the reported IMT measurements showed a consistent …

Background Carotid intima‐media thickness (IMT) and plaque are recognized markers of
increased risk for cerebrovascular events. Accurate visualization of the IMT and plaques is …

Background Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measured by B-mode ultrasonography
is a marker of atherosclerosis and is commonly used as an outcome in intervention trials. We …

Background—Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurements are currently widely
used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to study the efficacy of interventions. In …

Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a well-established predictor of cardiovascular
disease events. Not well described, however, is the prevalence of plaque and stenosis …

We reviewed prospective epidemiological data in the general population, mostly middle-
aged to older persons, to determine the association of carotid intima-media thickness …

Intima-media thickness of the carotid artery (CIMT) and its increase is associated with
several cardiovascular risk factors and manifest cardiovascular diseases. CIMT is suggested …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a non-sonographer
clinician (NSC) could obtain ultrasound images of the carotid artery, measure carotid intima …