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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Main Authors: J.R.M. Blekemolen, J.D. Barth, M.M.B. Zonjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927326/view

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