Validation of the automatic image analyser to assess retinal vessel calibre (ALTAIR): a prospective study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The fundus examination is a non-invasive evaluation of the microcirculation of the retina. The aim of the present study is to develop and validate (reliability and validity) the ALTAIR software platform (Automatic image analyser to assess retinal vessel calibre) in order to analyse its utility in different clinical environments.

Methods and analysis

A cross-sectional study in the first phase and a prospective observational study in the second with 4 years of follow-up. The study will be performed in a primary care centre and will include 386 participants. The main measurements will include carotid intima-media thickness, pulse wave velocity by Sphygmocor, cardio-ankle vascular index through the VASERA VS-1500, cardiac evaluation by a digital ECG and renal injury

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Ortiz L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4256642 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature