New directions in cardiovascular risk assessment: the role of secondary risk stratification markers
International Journal of Clinical Practice, 06/22/2012
Wierzbicki AS – There is evidence that N–terminal pro–B–type natriuretic peptide and coronary artery calcium score add significantly to risk prediction. The data for carotid intima–media thickness, ankle–brachial index are less strong and high sensitivity troponins look promising, but have had only limited data to date.



