Evaluation of Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Resistive Index by High Resolution Ultrasound in Hypertensive Patients and Normotensive Subjects –A Comparative Study

Evaluation of Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Resistive Index by High Resolution Ultrasound in Hypertensive Patients and Normotensive Subjects –A Comparative Study

Introduction: Intima media thickness (IMT) and Resistive index (RI)of common carotid artery are known to reflect the whole body vascular system atherosclerosis. Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for atherosclerosis. There are limited numbers of studies assessing these parameters in...

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Main Authors: P. Sathish Prabhu, Venkatraman Indiran, Prabakaran Maduraimuthu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
carotid doppler
ultrasonography
Online Access:http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2111/17-%2017107_F(P)_PF1(Om)_PFA(Om)_PF2(PVSU).pdf

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