Noninvasive assessment of cardiovascular risk: from Framingham to the future

Risk assessment and risk factor modification have become essential tools in the management of cardiovascular disease. While the risk assessment defined by the Framingham Study researchers was a great leap forward, the search for additional and more precise markers of cardiovascular risk continues. M...

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Published in:	Reviews in cardiovascular medicine Vol. 1; no. 1; p. 34
Main Authors:	Vogel, R A, Benitez, R M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 2000
Subjects:	Biomarkers - blood Cardiovascular Diseases - blood Cardiovascular Diseases - diagnosis Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control Humans Predictive Value of Tests Risk Assessment Risk Factors
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Summary:	Risk assessment and risk factor modification have become essential tools in the management of cardiovascular disease. While the risk assessment defined by the Framingham Study researchers was a great leap forward, the search for additional and more precise markers of cardiovascular risk continues. Markers of thrombosis, abnormal endothelial function, plaque formation, and other events in atherosclerosis development are being evaluated. Some of the most promising for population screening are high-sensitivity C-reactive protein tests, degree of arterial stiffness (measured directly or as pulse pressure), and ankle-brachial index.
ISSN:	1530-6550