Ultrasound imaging techniques for the evaluation of cardiovascular therapies
Key result
Vascular ultrasound imaging techniques, including CIMT and IVUS, are increasingly utilized as surrogate endpoints to assess novel cardiovascular therapies in clinical trials.
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Review
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Implication
May accelerate novel therapy evaluation in trials; leaves open validation against clinical outcomes.
PICO
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Population
Cardiovascular disease
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Intervention / Comparator
Vascular ultrasound imaging techniques (CIMT and IVUS)
Vascular ultrasound imaging techniques like CIMT and IVUS are increasingly utilized as surrogate endpoints to accelerate the evaluation of novel cardiovascular therapies.
Cite This Study
Kastelein et al. (2008) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Vascular ultrasound imaging techniques (CIMT and IVUS) was evaluated. Vascular ultrasound imaging techniques, including CIMT and IVUS, are increasingly utilized as surrogate endpoints to assess novel cardiovascular therapies in clinical trials.