INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY OF SUBCLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS VERIFICATION

Abstract

This review article presents duplex scanning of carotid arteries as a key and the most informative modern noninvasive innovation technology for diagnostics of subclinical atherosclerosis. It was noted that during primary prophylaxis the values of intima-media complex of these arteries allow performing risk stratification of patients and selection of high-risk patients for aggressive lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy.

Keywords

• subclinical atherosclerosis
• risk stratification
• innovation technologies