PREDICTORS OF CHANGE IN CAROTID ARTERY ULTRASOUND MEASURES IN THE LONG LIFE FAMILY STUDY

Abstract

Early vascular changes of cardiovascular disease can be assessed using carotid ultrasound. The Long Life Family Study (LLFS) may help elucidate factors associated with decelerated vascular aging. Therefore, we identified predictors of change in carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and interadventitial diameter (IAD) over ~6.