Assessment of Carotid Stiffness and Strain Parameters Using Speckle Tracking Strain Ultrasonography in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Applying functional parameters to assess arterial wall stiffness and tension levels provides valuable insights for early detection of cardiovascular disease risk, preceding classical US findings such as increased intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque formation. While preliminary, our findings from STCS measurements in RA patients show promise in evaluating cardiovascular disease risk in this population and potentially improving long-term outcomes through timely interventions.
Authors
- Mustafa Gök (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7021-0984)
- Ali Fuat Tekin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0594-9314)
- Hüseyin Bayğın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7394-6476)
- Alparslan Ünsal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0407-159X)
- Volkan Taşçi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7766-8613)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- State Hospital (GB)
- Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (TR)
- Boğaziçi University (TR)
- Adnan Menderes University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31083/rcm27092
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39