Detection of subclinical atherosclerosis using vascular ultrasound as a vascular risk assessment method. Simplified protocol

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease secondary to atherosclerosis is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Cardiovascular risk stratification has proven to be an insufficient approach to detect those subjects who are going to suffer a cardiovascular event, which is why for years other markers have been sought to help stratify each individual with greater precision. Two-dimensional vascular ultrasound is a excellent method for vascular risk assessment.

Keywords: Aterosclerosis subclínica; Ecografía vascular; Prevención primaria; Primary prevention; Riesgo vascular; Subclinical atherosclerosis; Vascular Ultrasound; Vascular risk.