Comparing Carotid Artery Velocities with Current ASCVD Risk Stratification: A Novel Approach to Simpler Risk Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To explore the potential of a novel approach to simplify risk assessment by comparing carotid artery velocities with current atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk stratification method using nonlinear measurements.

Methods

In this prospective study conducted at a medical center in southern Taiwan from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, 1636 participants aged 40-75 years without prior ASCVD events were enrolled. Carotid flow velocity was obtained through duplex ultrasonography. ASCVD risk was categorized into two groups according to the 2022 USPSTF guidelines for primary prevention. We analyzed associations between flow indices and ASCVD risk using logistic regression and generalized additive models (GAMs).

Results

The end diastolic velocity (

SUBMITTER: Lu YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature