Do ultrasound-assessed non-culprit and culprit coronary vessels differ by age and gender?
This study provides evidence that age- and gender-related differences in plaque burden and plaque composition significantly depend on whether the vessel contained a non-culprit or culprit lesion.
Contemporary ultrasound employing pulsed and color Doppler is tedious and requires expertise not always available. Results with the intravenous urogram are more sensitive than specific. Unless contrast material is contraindicated, acute obstruction is best evaluated with intravenous urography.