Cardiovascular risk assessment in the asymptomatic individual: a case-based approach.
Coron Artery Dis
; 23(4): 298-302, 2012 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22453046
Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and the identification of at-risk individuals represents a significant clinical challenge. In this review, a typical clinical case is presented, followed by a discussion of the cardiovascular risk assessment of such individuals. Specifically, the role of imaging modalities such as carotid intima-media thickness measurements and coronary artery calcium scoring is explored. Case resolution and recommendations are subsequently suggested.
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Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Doenças Assintomáticas
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article