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Intima-Media Thickness Measurement in Children; Techniques and Reference Values | Biomedgrid

Journal: American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research (Vol.7, No. 2)

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Page : 101-103

Keywords : Ultrasound; Radio Frequency; Intima-Media Thickness; Children;

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Abstract

Intima-media thickness (IMT) is a subclinical marker of vascular disease in obese children. There are several techniques for measuring IMT and reference values in children are rare. These references depend on the technique (B mode or radio-frequency ultrasound) and on how IMT is measured (manually, semi-automatic or automatic). IMT varies with age. The IMT values across age in the same pediatric population and according to the different techniques do not exist in the literature. It is therefore not accurate to extrapolate from adult data and it is difficult today to decide whether an IMT value in an obese child is normal or high.

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