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Research Paper | Cardiology Science | India | Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018 | Popularity: 6.6 / 10
Correlation of Intima Media Thickness of Carotid Arteries with Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Avadhesh Narayan Khare
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The demonstration of a correlation between IMT and cardiovascular events in clinical events in clinical studies have led to accepting 2D ultrasound as a valid technique in measuring atherosclerosis. This technique is non-invasive, cost-effective, simple, safe and reproducible. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To correlate intima media thickness with coronary artery disease. RESULT AND OBSERVATIONS IMT was significantly increased in patients who had acute coronary syndrome. p value
Keywords: Intima media thickness, carotid arteries, atherosclerosis
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018
Pages: 1052 - 1057
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