P9.08 ASSESSMENT OF PLAQUE FORMATION IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO PREDICT CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS USING CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS
Role and function of the Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) and atherosclerotic Plaque (P) in clinical management of cardiovascular risk factors is yet unclear. Cardiovascular Risk Factor Stratification (SCORE) and CIMT with P typing and visualization were assessed in 269 asymptomatic individuals...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927326/view |