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Heritability of carotid intima-media thickness: A twin study [PDF]
Atherosclerosis, 2008 To estimate the heritability of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis, independent of traditional coronary risk factors.We performed a classical twin study of carotid IMT using 98 middle-aged male twin pairs, 58 monozygotic (MZ) and 40 dizygotic (DZ) pairs, from the Vietnam Era Twin Registry.
Ngoc-Anh Le +2 more
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A practical protocol to measure common carotid artery intima-media thickness
Clinics, 2008 OBJECTIVE: To describe and test a practical protocol to measure common carotid intima-media thickness that uses the combined values of two longitudinal examination angles to increase sensitivity.
Ivan Benaduce Casella +5 more
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Imaging of atherosclerosis: carotid intima-media thickness. [PDF]
European Heart Journal, 2010 Carotid ultrasound provides quantitative measurements of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) that can be used to assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in individuals and monitor ongoing disease progression and regression in clinical trials. It is non-invasive, rapid, reproducible, and carries no risk.
Michiel Bots +2 more
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The Association of Psoriatic Arthritis with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness [PDF]
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background: Previous studies have showed that psoriatic arthritis increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. On the other hand, an increased carotid intima-media thickness can be associated with atherosclerosis.
Hamidreza Talari +4 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021 Introduction: Sonographic carotid intima media thickness measurement in diabetic patients is an important tool for estimating the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. It is a simple, noninvasive and widely available tool which can give idea
Prakash Kayastha +7 more
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The relationship between C-reactive protein and subclinical carotid arteriosclerosis in military pilots [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2009 Background/Aim. Inflammation plays a key role in the physiopathology of arteriosclerosis. C-reactive protein (CRP) and common carotid artery intima-media thickness are independent predictors of cardiovascular events and diabetes mellitus in apparently ...
Jovelić Aleksandra +3 more
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Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2021 Objectives: To assess Carotid artery intima-media thickness in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Study design and setting: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Medicine, CMH Quetta from June 2018 to May 2019 ...
Sadia Shahid +4 more
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Increased of the carotid intima media thickness in preeclampsia [PDF]
Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2020 Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to determine carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) values in patients who developed and did not develop preeclampsia (PE), and to determine whether CIMT values could be predictors of PE development. Methods
Raul Moreira Neto +3 more
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Thickness of carotid intima and epicardial fat in rosacea: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017 : Background: Rosacea is a chronic facial skin disease associated with excessive inflammatory response to various triggers. Although some studies have supported the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in rosacea, it has not been completely ...
Asli Akin Belli +2 more
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The Lancet Global Health, 2020 Summary: Background: Estimation of the epidemiological burden of carotid atherosclerosis can serve as a basis for prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
Peige Song, PhD +8 more
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