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New Advances in Noninvasive Imaging of the Carotid Artery: CIMT, Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, and Vasa Vasorum

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Carotid ultrasound measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and detection of plaques is a useful method to better assess cardiovascular disease risk status, especially in those at intermediate risk. We discuss the use CIMT and other emerging techniques such as contrast-enhanced carotid ultrasound imaging in the evaluation of the carotid artery and its value in cardiovascular disease.

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Disclosure

Dr. Steven B. Feinstein has been a speaker for Abbott, Takeda, and General Electric. Dr. Blai Coll received speaker honorarium from Novartis, AstraZeneca, and Abbott. Dr. Vijay Nambi received research support collaboration with General Electric and speaker honorarium from the American Heart Association.

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  1. Unitat de Diagnòstic i Tractament de Malalties Aterotrombòtiques (UDETMA), Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica, Lleida, Spain

    Blai Coll

  2. Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Cardiovascular Prevention, The Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, 6565 Fannin Street, STE B-160/ MS- A601, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Vijay Nambi

  3. Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA

    Steven B. Feinstein

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Coll, B., Nambi, V. & Feinstein, S.B. New Advances in Noninvasive Imaging of the Carotid Artery: CIMT, Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, and Vasa Vasorum. Curr Cardiol Rep 12, 497–502 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-010-0139-0

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