A study on relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and coronary artery disease

Abstract

Abstract 
Background: Cardiovascular disease, especially ischaemic heart disease, is a predominant cause of worldwide mortality, resulting in 9.14 million fatalities in 2019. The incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasing in India, particularly in metropolitan regions. Risk aspects for CAD, including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, coincide with those for cardiovascular disease. The assessment of CIMT with Doppler ultrasonography is an effective method for the early identification of atherosclerosis and the classification of CAD risk.