Abstract
Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and the identification of at-risk individuals represents a significant clinical challenge. In this review, a typical clinical case is presented, followed by a discussion of the cardiovascular risk assessment of such individuals. Specifically, the role of imaging modalities such as carotid intima-media thickness measurements and coronary artery calcium scoring is explored. Case resolution and recommendations are subsequently suggested.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 298-302 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Coronary Artery Disease |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2012 |
Keywords
- atherosclerosis
- coronary artery calcium scoring
- coronary artery disease
- prevention
- vascular imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine