Why the study?
Does carotid ultrasound for plaque measurement improve risk stratification for stroke, death, or myocardial infarction compared to traditional risk factors?
Population
High-risk vascular patients
Comparison
Carotid ultrasound for plaque measurement vs Traditional risk factors or coronary calcium by…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Carotid plaque measurement is advocated as a superior tool for identifying and managing high-risk vascular patients compared to traditional risk factors alone.
Does carotid ultrasound for plaque measurement improve risk stratification for stroke, death, or myocardial infarction compared to traditional risk factors?
Carotid plaque measurement is advocated as a superior tool for identifying and managing high-risk vascular patients compared to traditional risk factors alone.
J. David Spence (2005) studied this question.
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