Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) has been shown to predict cardiovascular (CV) risk in
multiple large studies. Careful evaluation of CIMT studies reveals discrepancies in the …

Coronary artery calcium scanning (CAC) has emerged as the most robust predictor of
coronary events in the asymptomatic primary prevention population, particularly in the …

Context The evidence that measurement of the common carotid intima-media thickness
(CIMT) improves the risk scores in prediction of the absolute risk of cardiovascular events is …

Background Intima–media thickness of the walls of the common carotid artery and internal
carotid artery may add to the Framingham risk score for predicting cardiovascular events …

The number of computed tomographic (CT) studies performed is increasing rapidly.
Because CT scans involve much higher doses of radiation than plain films, we are seeing a …

Abstract The Princeton Consensus (Expert Panel) Conference is a multispecialty
collaborative tradition dedicated to optimizing sexual function and preserving cardiovascular …

Endothelial dysfunction is an early atherosclerotic event that precedes clinical symptoms
and may also render established plaque vulnerable to rupture. Noninvasive assessment of …

The assessment of risk has been a key element in efforts to define risk factors for
cardiovascular disease (CVD), to identify novel markers of risk for CVD, to identify and …

Collaborations of physicians and researchers with industry can provide valuable benefits to
society, particularly in the translation of basic scientific discoveries to new therapies and …

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of CT scans performed, both
in the US and the UK, which has fuelled concern about the long-term consequences of these …