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CIMT as a risk factor for stroke subtype: A systematic review

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An increase in the common carotid artery intima‐media thickness (CCA‐IMT) is generally considered an early marker of atherosclerosis and is a well‐established predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An association between… Click to show full abstract

An increase in the common carotid artery intima‐media thickness (CCA‐IMT) is generally considered an early marker of atherosclerosis and is a well‐established predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An association between changes in CCA‐IMT and risk of stroke has been reported but has conflicting findings.

Keywords: risk; subtype systematic; stroke subtype; cimt risk; factor stroke; risk factor

Journal Title: European Journal of Clinical Investigation
Year Published: 2020

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