Ultrasonography Techniques for Atherosclerosis Assessment: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Ultrasound is very important for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular emergency patients. In recent years, the number of deaths caused by atherosclerosis, represented by ischemic heart disease, has increased rapidly and become a very important part of emergency medicine. This article aimed to review the application and research progress of various vascular ultrasound techniques in emergency medicine to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of panvascular diseases in early first-aid emergencies.