Evaluation of atherosclerosis in patients with chronic kidney disease by measuring carotid intima media thickness: An observational study from a tertiary care center in India
Abstract:Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a substantial cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Besides other factors, accelerated atherosclerosis plays a significant role in this. Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) is an index of systemic atherosclerosis. By measuring the CIMT with the help of B mode ultrasound at common carotid artery, the overall atherosclerotic burden in CKD patients can be estimated. Accordingly patients at increased risk of premature mortality can be identified so th… Show more
Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.