What is C-IMT (Carotid Intima Media Thickness)?
• IMT is the most accurate, non-invasive screening method available for predicting the risk of heart attack or stroke.
• State-of-the-art technology and software to measure the thickness of the first two layers of the carotid arteries located in the neck, where blood flow- blocking plaque first develops (hardening of the arteries).
• Carotid IMT measurements can detect the minute, subtle thickness changes in the layers of your arterial wall lining and accurately assesses your "vascular age".
• The thicker the arterial wall, the greater the risk for heart attack or stroke.
• No other test available can measure these silent, early changes as accurately as CIMT.
What is Carotid IMT?
How does it work?
What is vascular age?
Who should do a C-IMT?
Research?
Why look at the neck when we are interested in the heart?