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Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
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Definition
: A measurement of the thickness of the carotid artery walls. It is measured by B-mode ULTRASONOGRAPHY and is used as a surrogate marker for ATHEROSCLEROSIS.
See Also
Tunica Intima
;
Tunica Media
Other names
Intima-
Media Thickness, Carotid; Carotid Intima Media Thickness