Carotid intima-media thickness and plaque in cardiovascular risk assessment
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 …
multiple large studies. Careful evaluation of CIMT studies reveals discrepancies in the …
Vascular age to determine cardiovascular disease risk: a systematic review of its concepts, definitions, and clinical applications
KA Groenewegen, HM Den Ruijter… - European journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Background Vascular age is an alternate means of representing an individual's
cardiovascular risk. Little consensus exists on what vascular age represents and its clinical …
cardiovascular risk. Little consensus exists on what vascular age represents and its clinical …
Normal LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in the absence of risk factors
L Fernández-Friera, V Fuster, B López-Melgar… - Journal of the American …, 2017 - jacc.org
Background: Absence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is traditionally considered low
risk for atherosclerosis; however, individuals without CVRFs, as currently defined, still have …
risk for atherosclerosis; however, individuals without CVRFs, as currently defined, still have …
Recommendations for the assessment of carotid arterial plaque by ultrasound for the characterization of atherosclerosis and evaluation of cardiovascular risk: from the …
Atherosclerotic plaque detection by carotid ultrasound provides cardiovascular disease risk
stratification. The advantages and disadvantages of two-dimensional (2D) and three …
stratification. The advantages and disadvantages of two-dimensional (2D) and three …
Unbiased plasma proteomics discovery of biomarkers for improved detection of subclinical atherosclerosis
E Nunez, V Fuster, M Gómez-Serrano… - …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Imaging of subclinical atherosclerosis improves cardiovascular risk prediction
on top of traditional risk factors. However, cardiovascular imaging is not universally …
on top of traditional risk factors. However, cardiovascular imaging is not universally …
Cardiovascular risk stratification in rheumatic diseases: carotid ultrasound is more sensitive than Coronary Artery Calcification Score to detect subclinical …
A Corrales, JA Parra, C González-Juanatey… - Annals of the …, 2013 - ard.bmj.com
Objective To determine the ability of Coronary Artery Calcification Score (CACS) and carotid
ultrasonography in detecting subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …
ultrasonography in detecting subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …
Regional and demographic variations of Carotid artery Intima and Media Thickness (CIMT): A Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and objective Carotid artery intima media thickness (CIMT) is a strong predictor
of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and independent phenotype of early atherosclerosis. The …
of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and independent phenotype of early atherosclerosis. The …
Machine learning approach to classify cardiovascular disease in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the UK Biobank Cohort
Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver disease
worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among patients …
worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among patients …
All men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction require a cardiovascular workup
M Miner, A Nehra, G Jackson, S Bhasin… - The American journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
An association between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease has long been
recognized, and studies suggest that erectile dysfunction is an independent marker of …
recognized, and studies suggest that erectile dysfunction is an independent marker of …
Support for increased cardiovascular risk in non‐segmental vitiligo among Egyptians: A hospital‐based, case–control study
Background Data have been accumulating in the past few years that identify vitiligo as a
disorder with systemic implications. Results and methods In this hospital‐based, cross …
disorder with systemic implications. Results and methods In this hospital‐based, cross …