Multi-perspective ultrasound evaluation of Carotid Intima-Media thickness in hemodialysis access patients and its possible use to predict clinical outcomes.
Adriana Torres-MachorroJavier E Anaya-AyalaAlejandra Lopez-MendezJose I Martinez-QuesadaJose R García-AlvaCesar Cuen-OjedaRodrigo Lozano-CoronaLizeth LunaCarlos A HinojosaPublished in: Vascular (2024)
The SCI score method, might offer a screening tool for traditional cardiovascular risk factors in HD patients. In this study, we demonstrate an increased rate in late thrombosis and mortality in those with high SCI. Further research is necessary to better define the role of CIMT in vascular surgical procedures.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- cardiovascular risk factors
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- magnetic resonance imaging
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiovascular events
- pulmonary embolism
- patient reported outcomes
- optical coherence tomography
- coronary artery disease