Carotid Artery Ultrasound Screening, the CIMT Scan
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement is a simple 15 minute screening test, using ultrasound, that provides insight into a person’s cardiovascular health. It detects the earliest traces of plaque within the layers of the artery wall, years before there is enough blockage of blood flow to cause heart attack or stroke. It is also used to determine “arterial age”, […]