Assessment methods and possibilities of instrumental diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis of coronary arteries

Abstract

Subclinical coronary arteriosclerosis is a common cause of adverse cardiovascular events: myocardial infarction, stroke, sudden cardiac death. Currently, there is a large arsenal of methods for diagnosing coronary atherosclerosis. The article presents its main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, the possibility of use in routine clinical practice.

Keywords

• subclinical atherosclerosis
• cardiovascular risk
• atherosclerotic plaque
• coronary arteries
• diagnostic methods