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Clinical ultrasonography in cardiovascular risk

L M Beltrán1, E Rodilla2,

  • 1Unidad de Riesgo Vascular, Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|March 8, 2020
PubMed

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Ultrasonography is a versatile, safe, and cost-effective tool for detecting subclinical cardiovascular damage. It complements traditional risk factors in cardiovascular disease prevention, aiding in early diagnosis and risk stratification.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease prevention relies on accurate cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • Subclinical cardiovascular damage detection complements traditional risk factor stratification.
  • Ultrasonography offers a versatile, accessible, and safe method for identifying subclinical damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of ultrasonography in cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • To emphasize its utility in detecting subclinical cardiovascular damage.
  • To outline its various applications in cardiovascular risk evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical practice guidelines and established applications of ultrasonography.
  • Assessment of ultrasonography's characteristics: versatility, availability, speed, cost, and safety.
  • Identification of specific ultrasonographic markers for cardiovascular risk.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasonography is recommended for assessing atheromatous plaques and left ventricular hypertrophy.
  • It aids in diagnosing abdominal aortic aneurysms and evaluating kidney health in chronic kidney disease.
  • Ultrasonography assists in detecting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (steatosis).

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • Its applications extend beyond plaque and hypertrophy to include vascular and organ-specific evaluations.
  • Integrating ultrasonography enhances preventive cardiology strategies.

Keywords:
ArteriosclerosisAtherosclerosisEcografíaEstratificación del riesgoRisk stratitificationUltrasonography

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