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

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

Background The combined thickness of the intima and media of the carotid artery is
associated with the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. We studied the associations …

It is important that the medical professions play a significant role in critically evaluating the
use of diagnostic procedures and therapies in the detection, management, and prevention of …

Background Noninvasive assessment of intima-media thickness (IMT) is widely used in
observational studies and trials as an intermediate or proxy end point for cardiovascular …

Few studies have determined whether greater carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) in
asymptomatic individuals is associated prospectively with increased risk of coronary heart …

Context Exposure to cardiovascular risk factors during childhood and adolescence may be
associated with the development of atherosclerosis later in life. Objective To study the …

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer globally and the principal contributing factor to
the pathology is atherosclerosis; a chronic, inflammatory disorder characterized by lipid and …

Context Carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) is associated with cardiovascular risk
factors and is recognized as an important predictive measure of clinical coronary …

The present document is an update of the 2003 American Heart Association Scientific
Statement on Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk in Children …