Background Estimation of the epidemiological burden of carotid atherosclerosis can serve
as a basis for prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. We aimed to provide …

Objective To provide an overview of prediction models for risk of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) in the general population. Design Systematic review. Data sources Medline and …

While risk scores are invaluable tools for adapted preventive strategies, a significant gap
exists between predicted and actual event rates. Additional tools to further stratify the risk of …

Surveys and registries are needed to verify that real-life daily practice is in keeping with what
is recommended in the guidelines, thus completing the loop between clinical research …

Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) has been shown to predict cardiovascular (CV) risk in
multiple large studies. Careful evaluation of CIMT studies reveals discrepancies in the …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women
of reproductive age and is hallmarked by hyperandrogenism, oligo-ovulation, and polycystic …

Redusert venstre ventrikkelfunksjon er en selvstendig og sterkt ugunstig prognostisk faktor.
Vurdering av venstre ventrikkelfunksjon med for eksempel ekkokardiografi anbefales utført …

Atherosclerotic plaque detection by carotid ultrasound provides cardiovascular disease risk
stratification. The advantages and disadvantages of two-dimensional (2D) and three …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to compare the performance of several measures of
carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT) as predictors of cardiovascular events (CVEs), and to …

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 …