Predictor of Advanced Sub-Clinical Atherosclerosis (PASA) Study
Atherosclerosis

About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Atherosclerosis focused on measuring Skin Cholesterol, Carotid Plaque, Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Informed written consent from the subject prior to testing. Males or females 30-80 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known coronary heart disease, (history of myocardial infarction, coronary bypass surgery, coronary angioplasty, or angina pectoris with a positive stress test or angiographic documentation) Known peripheral vascular disease (claudication with ankle-brachial index < 0.9, angioplasty, or peripheral artery bypass procedure) Known cerebrovascular disease (stroke or TIA with documented carotid or aortic atherosclerosis) History of carotid artery endarterectomy or carotid artery surgery Diabetes mellitus (fasting glucose > 126 mg/dL, on on insulin-reducing medications) 10-year Framingham risk of cardiac death or MI using ATP III calculator >20% Subjects taking cholesterol-lowering medications Known hepatitis Known pregnancy Skin disease on either hand (e.g. eczema psoriasis, rash or broken skin)
Sites / Locations
- University of Wisconsin