Estimation of methods for measuring the volume of atherosclerotic plaque according by 3D-ultrasound

Purpose: According to foreign clinical studies the volume of atherosclerotic plaque (ASP) – a more accurate parameter to evaluate the prognosis of cardiovascular disease compared to a conventional ultrasound, such as the percentage of stenosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate interobserver reproducibility of methods for determining the volume of ASP by a three-dimensional ultrasound scanning. Material and methods: The study included 20 heterogeneous ASP with a smooth surface, identified by duplex scanning of the carotid and femoral arteries, by ultrasound scanner Philips iU-22 (3D mechanical sensor…