February 26, 2010Acta Cardiologica
Carotid intima-media thickness: more than a research tool?
Key result
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a well-validated surrogate marker with potential usefulness as a risk marker in clinical programs for cardiovascular disease prevention.
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Review
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Implication
May support CIMT in CVD prevention programs; leaves open prospective outcome validation.
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Cardiovascular disease
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Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT)
This review highlights the potential of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as a non-invasive surrogate marker for individual cardiovascular disease risk assessment and prevention.
Cite This Study
Verhamme et al. (2010) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) was evaluated. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a well-validated surrogate marker with potential usefulness as a risk marker in clinical programs for cardiovascular disease prevention.