Validation of High Resolution Ultrasound Measurements of Intima Media Thickness for the Assessment of Structural Remodeling following Transradial Cardiac Catheterization

emilia.stegemann@marien-hospital-bonn.de Background: Intima media thickness (IMT) measurements of the A. carotis are routinely performed and reliabiliy and reproducibility of A. carotis IMT are well known. Transradial cardiac catheterization procedures are increasing as a result of low access-site related vascular complication rates. Radial artery (RA) IMT measurements could be used to study short and long term structural vascular adaptation following the transradial cardiac catheterization approach. However reliability and reproducibility need to be assessed before. Objective: Assess reliability and reproducibi…