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Diagnostics of atherosclerosis: Overview of the existing methods

Anastasia V Poznyak1, Vasily N Sukhorukov1, Ilya I Eremin1

  • 1Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia.

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|May 25, 2023
PubMed

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Atherosclerosis is a common health issue, especially in the elderly. This review covers key diagnostic methods for this often asymptomatic condition, aiding timely detection and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Atherosclerosis is a prevalent and serious health concern, particularly affecting the aging population.
  • Increasing life expectancy correlates with a rise in atherosclerosis prevalence and its complications.
  • The asymptomatic nature of atherosclerosis complicates early diagnosis, hindering timely intervention and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe common and effective diagnostic methods for atherosclerosis.
  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing atherosclerosis due to its asymptomatic presentation.
  • To inform healthcare professionals about available diagnostic tools for atherosclerosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on atherosclerosis diagnostic techniques.
  • Description of commonly employed and effective diagnostic modalities.
  • Analysis of the limitations of current diagnostic approaches.

Main Results:

  • A limited number of methods are currently available for suspecting and diagnosing atherosclerosis.
  • The review outlines the most frequently used and effective diagnostic strategies.
  • Challenges in timely diagnosis due to asymptomaticity are emphasized.

Conclusions:

  • Effective diagnosis of atherosclerosis remains a challenge due to its often silent progression.
  • Physicians have a restricted set of tools for diagnosing atherosclerosis.
  • Further development and accessibility of diagnostic methods are crucial for managing atherosclerosis.

Keywords:
atherosclerosiscardiovascular diseasecvddiagnostic toolsdiagnostics

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