Age should be considered in cut-off values for increased carotid intima-media thickness.

CONCLUSION: C-IMT significantly increased with age. New, age-appropriate cut-off values are needed for C-IMT assessment. In addition, it was observed that the CC-IMT value was approximately 50 μm greater than the IC-IMT measurement in all age groups. CC-IMT measurements should be included in USG reports. PMID: 31219455 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31219455?dopt=Abstract

Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - May 31, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Koç AS, Sümbül HE Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research