Carotid-Artery Intima and Media Thickness as a Risk Factor for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Older Adults
Work
Year: 1999
Type: article
Abstract: The combined thickness of the intima and media of the carotid artery is associated with the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. We studied the associations between the thickness of the carotid-arter... more
Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Authors Daniel H. O’Leary, Joseph F. Polak, Richard A. Kronmal, Teri A. Manolio, Gregory L. Burke +1 more
Institutions Tufts Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Wake Forest University
Cites: 40
Cited by: 4,654
Related to: 10
FWCI: 85.68
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 99.99
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Sustainable Development Goal Good health and well-being
Open Access status: bronze