Fig. 1: Schematic overview of carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) measurement using ultrasound (top) and carotid wall volume (CWV) measurement using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; bottom).
From: Visceral adipose tissue and hepatic fat as determinants of carotid atherosclerosis
Anatomical landmarks include the common carotid artery, bifurcation, and internal/external branches. Insets illustrate the vessel wall layers evaluated by each modality.
