CIMT Testing With Clear, Physician-Centered Reporting

CIMT refers to the combined thickness of the intima and media layers of the carotid arterial wall. A trained ultrasound professional obtains images with a probe placed on the neck; the examination does not use ionizing radiation.

Depending on the protocol and image quality, carotid ultrasound can also identify visible focal plaque in the imaged segments. AAI organizes measurements and images into a structured report for review in the context of the patient's broader cardiovascular risk profile.

AAI's screening study is intended to support cardiovascular risk assessment. A diagnostic carotid duplex is a separate, clinically indicated vascular examination used when a physician needs to evaluate blood flow, suspected stenosis, neurologic symptoms, a bruit, or another diagnostic question.

The appropriate examination depends on the clinical question. A screening result should never delay evaluation of new neurologic or cardiovascular symptoms.