What is the cut out limit for intima media thickness?
This video talks about the cut out limit for intima media thickness by Dr. RR Kasliwal, Chairman - Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, Medanta - the Medicity. Intima media thickness is the anatomical part whereas endothelial dysfunction is a physiological process. If intima media thickness is above 8 mm then it is related to hardening of the arteries and requires treatment. Dr. Kasliwal will talk about the data of intima media thickness related to the different age groups and about the normal and abnormal measurements. Approximately above 7 -8 mm thickness is considered to be pathological.
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