Association between Carotid Intima-media Thickness and Early-onset Coronary Artery Disease: Does the site of Sonographic Evaluation Matter?

Background: Intima-media thickness (IMT) is frequently used for risk stratification (RS) due to the association with coronary artery disease (CAD). Nonetheless, the best carotid site to scan is uncertain, especially in the young. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of IMT measurements performed at different carotid sites.