Inter-Scan Reproducibility of Carotid Plaque Volume Measurements by 3-D Ultrasound
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We tested a novel 3-D matrix transducer with respect to inter-scan reproducibility of carotid maximum plaque thickness (MPT) and volume measurements. To improve reproducibility while focusing on the largest plaque/most diseased part of the carotid artery, we introduced a new partial plaque volume (PPV) measure centered on MPT. Total plaque volume (TPV), PPV from a 10-mm segment and MPT were measured using dedicated semi-automated software on 38 plaques from 26 patients. Inter-scan reproducibility was assessed using the t-test, Bland-Altman plots and Pearson's correlation coefficient. There was a mean difference of 0.01 mm in MPT (limits of agreement: -0.45 to 0.42 mm, Pearson's correlation coefficient: 0.96). Both volume measurements exhibited high reproducibility, with PPV being superior (limits of agreement: -35.3 mm3 to 33.5 mm3, Pearson's correlation coefficient: 0.96) to TPV (limits of agreement: -88.2 to 61.5 mm3, Pearson's correlation coefficient: 0.91). The good reproducibility revealed by the present results encourages future studies on establishing plaque quantification as part of cardiovascular risk assessment and for follow-up of disease progression over time.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology |
Vol/bind | 44 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 670-676 |
ISSN | 0301-5629 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2018 |
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Copyright © 2018 World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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