Key result
Imaging techniques such as ABI, CAC, cIMT, FMD, and PET are reviewed for their role in reclassifying cardiovascular disease risk in low- and intermediate-risk individuals.
Why the study?
Do imaging techniques improve cardiovascular disease risk assessment and reclassification in low- and intermediate-risk individuals?
Do imaging techniques improve cardiovascular disease risk assessment and reclassification in low- and intermediate-risk individuals?
This review summarizes the role of various imaging modalities in assessing and reclassifying cardiovascular risk in individuals where traditional models may fall short.
The age of initiation and the rate of progression of atherosclerosis vary markedly among individuals and have been difficult to predict with traditional cardiovascular risk assessment models. Although these risk models provide good discrimination and calibration in certain populations, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk may not be accurately estimated in low- and intermediate risk individuals. Therefore, imaging techniques such as Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), Coronary Artery Calcium score (CAC), carotid Intima-Media Thickness (cIMT), flow mediated dilation (FMD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) have been developed and used to reclassify these individuals. In the present article we review the role of the most commonly used imaging techniques for CVD risk assessment.
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Παπαγεωργίου et al. (2016) conducted a review in Subclinical Atherosclerosis. Imaging techniques (ABI, CAC, cIMT, FMD, PET) vs. Traditional cardiovascular risk assessment models was evaluated. Imaging techniques such as ABI, CAC, cIMT, FMD, and PET are reviewed for their role in reclassifying cardiovascular disease risk in low- and intermediate-risk individuals.
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