title: Imaging Subclinical Atherosclerosis: Where Do We Stand?
abstract: The age of initiation and the rate of progression of atherosclerosis vary markedly among individuals and have been difficult to predict with traditional cardiovascular risk assessment models. Although these risk models provide good discrimination and calibration in certain populations, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk may not be accurately estimated in low- and intermediate risk individuals. Therefore, imaging techniques such as Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), Coronary Artery Calcium score (CAC), carotid Intima-Media Thickness (cIMT), flow mediated dilation (FMD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) have been developed and used to reclassify these individuals. In the present article we review the role of the most commonly used imaging techniques for CVD risk assessment.
authors: University College London & Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew&#39;s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, UK.
authors: Nikolaos
authors: N
authors: Papageorgiou
authors: Alexandros
authors: A
authors: Briasoulis
authors: Emmanuel
authors: E
authors: Androulakis
authors: Dimitris
authors: D
authors: Tousoulis
mesh_terms: D055109:Ankle Brachial Index; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases; D059168:Carotid Intima-Media Thickness; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors