Peak diastolic flow velocity in the left anterior descending coronary artery

Peak diastolic flow velocity in the left anterior descending coronary artery predicts composite cardiovascular events in humans (C-index increased from 0.653 to 0.824).

“Harrell C-index was 0.653 for the clinical model and increased to 0.824 after addition of V-LAD.”

Humansmedian follow-up of 25 monthsn = 1,094

Resting Ultrasound Coronary Flow Velocity and Carotid Plaque Improve Clinical Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Adults Undergoing Cardiovascular Screening · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 9 Sep 2026

Peak diastolic flow velocity in the left anterior descending coronary artery raises the risk of composite cardiovascular events in humans (HR 1.32 per + 10 cm/s (95% CI 1.23-1.43)).

“V-LAD was independently associated with outcome (HR 1.32 per + 10 cm/s (95% CI 1.23-1.43)”

Humansmedian follow-up of 25 monthsn = 1,094

Resting Ultrasound Coronary Flow Velocity and Carotid Plaque Improve Clinical Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Adults Undergoing Cardiovascular Screening · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 9 Sep 2026