Intima–media Thickness Score from Carotid and Femoral Arteries Predicts the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease

Abstract

IMT incorporating data from common and internal carotid artery, carotid bifurcation and femoral artery are well correlated with the extent of coronary atherosclerosis, much better than individual IMT. Patients with high IMT score usually have multivessel coronary artery disease and are at increased risk for subsequent cardiovascular events.