Ultrasound Atherosclerosis Burden Score as a tool for predicting adverse cardiovascular events in patients with various cardiovascular risks aged 40-64 years
Abstract:Aim. To investigate the prognostic significance of the Atherosclerosis Burden Score (ABS) in relation to the development of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients of different cardiovascular risks (CVR) aged 40 to 64 years.Material and methods. Men and women aged 40 to 64 years were included in the study. All the patients underwent duplex scanning of the carotid arteries and lower limb arteries. The total ABS was calculated by assessing the presence of plaque in the carotid and femoral bifurcations on… Show more
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