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 …

The carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is a widely used surrogate marker for
atherosclerosis worldwide. The carotid IMT can be simply, noninvasively, and reproducibly …

Context The evidence that measurement of the common carotid intima-media thickness
(CIMT) improves the risk scores in prediction of the absolute risk of cardiovascular events is …

PURPOSE: To review findings from major epidemiologic studies regarding risk factors for
and consequences of elevated markers of inflammation in older adults. RESULTS: Most …

Continuing Medical Education Course for “Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical
Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement for …

Context Imaging for subclinical atherosclerosis on top of conventional risk factor assessment
may improve risk prediction for the occurrence of cardiovascular disease events in …

OBJECTIVE: B-mode ultrasound measurement of the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT)
is a widely used marker for atherosclerosis and is associated with future cardiovascular …

Background: Traditional risk factors do not explain all of the risk for incident coronary heart
disease (CHD) events. Various new or emerging risk factors have the potential to improve …

Modestly elevated baseline concentrations of C‐reactive protein (CRP), the classical acute
phase protein, are associated with the long‐term risk of coronary heart disease in general …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), which consists of partial or complete obstruction of the
arteries in the lower limbs, is one of the most common manifestations of atherosclerosis …