Correction: Discriminating established cardiovascular disease using a novel multiterritory ultrasound plaque burden measure (wTPT): findings from the P-SONAR study - Report - MDSpire
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Correction: Utilizing a Novel Multiterritory Ultrasound Plaque Burden Metric (wTPT) to Differentiate Established Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the P-SONAR Study

  • By

  • Gunnar Austad

  • Jonn Terje Geitung

  • Owen Thomas

  • Serena Tonstad

  • October 5, 2026

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Correction: Utilizing a Novel Multiterritory Ultrasound Plaque Burden Metric

Overview

This correction addresses previously incorrect figures in the article regarding the wTPT metric used to differentiate established cardiovascular disease. The corrected figures are provided for transparency.

Background

Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease, making accurate risk stratification essential. The P-SONAR study introduced a novel ultrasound-derived metric, the weighted total plaque thickness (wTPT), which may enhance cardiovascular risk assessment.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data is presented in this correction.

Key Findings

  • Correction of figures in the original publication enhances clarity.
  • Prospective outcome validation of the wTPT metric is necessary before clinical application.
  • Current guidelines recommend incorporating vascular imaging into cardiovascular risk assessment.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians should be aware of the updated figures regarding the wTPT metric in cardiovascular risk assessment.

Conclusion

The correction of figures in the P-SONAR study is vital for maintaining the integrity of the research.

Related Resources & Content

  1. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2026 -- Correction: Utilizing a Novel Multiterritory Ultrasound Plaque Burden Metric
  2. European Radiology — Effects of Virtual Monoenergetic Levels on Components of Coronary Plaque Volume Analyzed Through Photon-Counting Computed Tomography
  3. Clinical Research in Cardiology — Gender-specific effects of Lipoprotein(a) concentrations on coronary plaque features: Insights from the COPRODUCTION Registry
  4. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography — Noninvasive Ultrasound Assessment of Atherosclerotic Plaques: From Anatomical Insights to Recent Technical Advances
  5. European Radiology — Enhanced CT Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis and Intermediate Stenosis
  6. Association between a novel ultrasound-based measure of plaque burden and cardiovascular risk: the P-SONAR study - PubMed
  7. 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines | Circulation
  8. Discriminating established cardiovascular disease using a novel multiterritory ultrasound plaque burden measure (wTPT): findings from the P-SONAR study - PMC

Original Source(s)

Correction: Discriminating established cardiovascular disease using a novel multiterritory ultrasound plaque burden measure (wTPT): findings from the P-SONAR study

  • by Gunnar Austad, Jonn Terje Geitung, Owen Thomas, Serena Tonstad

  • October 5, 2026

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