Head orientation should be considered in ultrasound studies on carotid artery distensibility

Robert J. Holtackers, Bart Spronck, Maarten H. G. Heusinkveld, Geneviève Crombag, Jos Op ’t Roodt, Tammo Delhaas, M. Eline Kooi, Koen D. Reesink, Evelien Hermeling

Journal of Hypertension · 2016 · 16 citations · 6 references

Abstract

We conclude that consistent head rotation during a CCA ultrasound assessment causes a significant and clinically relevant bias in carotid artery distension measurements. The impact of unstandardized use of head rotation in studies with carotid distensibility as an outcome measure can therefore not be neglected; thus, standardization is highly recommendable.

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