Why the study?
Does real-time B-mode ultrasound measurement of carotid artery IMT using an electronic caliper correlate with atherosclerosis risk factors and previous cardiovascular events in routine clinical practice?
Does real-time B-mode ultrasound measurement of carotid artery IMT using an electronic caliper correlate with atherosclerosis risk factors and previous cardiovascular events in routine clinical practice?
Real-time B-mode ultrasound measurement of carotid IMT using electronic calipers is a reliable and valid method for assessing atherosclerosis risk in routine clinical practice.
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Supports IMT measurement feasibility in routine practice; leaves open its incremental prognostic value.
Baldassarre et al. (2000) studied this question.
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