Imaging Subclinical Atherosclerosis: Is It Ready for Prime Time? A Review

摘要: Imaging subclinical atherosclerosis holds the promise of individualized cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment. The large arsenal noninvasive imaging techniques available today is playing an increasingly important role in diagnosis and monitoring atherosclerosis. However, there a debate about advisability clinical screens for which modality most appropriate progression. This article offers overview traditional emerging modalities used to detect early atherosclerosis, surveys population studies addressing value detection, also examines guideline recommendations their implementation. relevance this manuscript lies potential current technology improve CV prediction based on factors present Noninvasive will help identify individuals at high who would benefit from intensive prevention or therapeutic interventions.