The independent and incremental value of ultrasound carotid plaque length to predict the presence and severity of coronary artery disease: analysis from the carotid plaque length prospective registry

Aims Data regarding the relationship between carotid plaque length (CPL) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are lacking. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of CPL for the severity of CAD. Methods and results We prospectively enrolled 2149 consecutive patients who underwent both first coronary angiography and carotid ultrasonography with measurements of intima-media thickness (IMT), plaque score (PS), and CPL. In total, 1408 (65.5%)...