There is a link between carotid intima media thickness and coronary artery disease: It might be inflammation

Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 15:203:1144-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.10.236. Epub 2015 Nov 3.
No abstract available

Keywords: Carotid intima media thickness; Coronary artery disease; Inflammation.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Common / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Intima-Media Thickness*
  • Coronary Artery Disease*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Risk Factors
  • Tunica Intima / diagnostic imaging
  • Tunica Media / diagnostic imaging