Incremental value of carotid elasticity modulus using shear wave elastography for identifying coronary artery disease in patients without carotid plaque

Conclusion: Carotid wall elastic modulus measured using SWE is a useful predictor of obstructive CAD in patients without carotid plaque. We demonstrated the incremental and independent value of carotid wall elastic modulus in identifying obstructive CAD compared with clinical risk factors and other imaging predictors, including ABI and GCCS. Video abstract: Please see the video, in Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/HJH/B551 for more insights from the authors.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Organ damage Source Type: research