Key result
Carotid B-mode ultrasound shows potential for detecting early wall abnormalities and monitoring antihypertensive treatments.
Why the study?
It is critical to identify and implement non-invasive methods to detect early carotid wall abnormalities and monitor effects of antihypertensive treatments.
B-mode ultrasound of carotid arteries is highlighted as a promising non-invasive method for screening and monitoring hypertension-related vascular wall injuries.
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Should not yet change hypertension monitoring; leaves open carotid ultrasound's role pending prospective validation.
Mercuri et al. (1995) conducted a review in Hypertension. B-mode ultrasound examination of carotid arteries was evaluated. B-mode ultrasound examination of carotid arteries shows great potential as a non-invasive method for detecting early wall abnormalities and monitoring antihypertensive treatments in hypertension.
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