Ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries with
measurement of the intima–media complex thickness
and detection of plaques [94]
has repeatedly been
shown to predict occurrence of both stroke and myocardial
infarction [95–100]. A recent survey indicates that
it can usefully complement echocardiography in precise
risk stratification of hypertensive patients [45]. The
relation between carotid artery intima–media thickness
and cardiovascular events is continuous, but a threshold
> 0.9 mm can be taken as a conservative estimate of
significant alteration.
Это из Европейских рекомендаций. Да, исследование брахиоцефальных сосудов отновится к рекомендуемым (но не рутинным) исследованиям. Располагается между ЭхоКГ и СРБ.
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