Ultrasound imaging of carotid atherosclerosis in a normal population. The Tromsø Study

In the Tromsø study, we have successfully used high resolution ultrasonography for assessing atherosclerosis development in a general population. The method is well suited for large epidemiological surveys. Methodological problems could be overcome by using highly standardized protocols, pre-study t...

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Main Authors: Johnsen, Stein Harald, Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Norsk forening for epidemiologi 2009
Subjects:
VDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Clinical medical disciplines: 750::Neurology: 752
Ultrasound imaging
carotid atherosclerosis
VDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Clinical medical disciplines: 750::Radiology and diagnostic imaging: 763
Tromsø
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10037/2414
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Summary:In the Tromsø study, we have successfully used high resolution ultrasonography for assessing atherosclerosis development in a general population. The method is well suited for large epidemiological surveys. Methodological problems could be overcome by using highly standardized protocols, pre-study training of sonographers and readers, and off-line computer-based batch reading of digitized images. The Tromsø study has added new and important knowledge in the field of carotid atherosclerosis regarding prevalence, sex differences, risk factors and clinical significance.

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