How do age, sex, and carotid segment influence carotid ultrasonography based on vector flow imaging and radiofrequency analysis in healthy subjects?
The study revealed marked segmental and demographic differences in atherosclerosis parameters. RVQS parameters showed significant age-related differences, whereas WSS did not vary with age in this healthy group (20-59 years), suggesting RVQS may be more sensitive for detecting subclinical early vascular change. The combined application of VFI and RVQS may provide a physiologic reference framework for assessing the carotid arteries.
Authors
- Halit Nahit Şendur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1690-2538)
- Mahi Nur Cerit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2878-6052)
- Sevcihan Kesen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6529-9232)
- Suna Özhan Oktar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0112-9992)
- Atiye Cenay Karabörk Kılıç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9980-8397)
- Nezih Yaylı
- Cansu Özbaş
- Burak Kalafat
- Taylan Altıparmak
Institutions
- Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi (TR)
- Gazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Imaging
- Published
- 2026-01-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-025-02067-4
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00