Advanced carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged subjects: comparison with PROCAM and SCORE risk categories, the potential for reclassification and cost-efficiency of carotid ultrasound in the setting of primary care

Advanced carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged subjects: comparison with PROCAM and SCORE risk categories, the potential for reclassification and cost-efficiency of carotid ultrasound in the setting of primary care

OBJECTIVE About 50% of acute coronary syndromes occur in patients classified as being at low coronary risk. We aimed to assess the potential preventive benefit of carotid plaque imaging with ultrasound. METHODS We assessed the prevalence of “old” a...

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Main Authors: Michel Romanens, Isabella Sudano, Ansgar Adams, Walter Warmuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2019-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
accuracy of risk calculators
atherosclerosis
carotid plaque
Primary prevention
vascular age
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2647

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