Exploring the prevalence and clinical impact of carotid plaque burden by Doppler ultrasound in lung cancer screening participants with limited coronary artery calcification - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring the prevalence and clinical impact of carotid plaque burden by Doppler ultrasound in lung cancer screening participants with limited coronary artery calcification

  • By

  • Rebecca Mura

  • Roberta Eufrasia Ledda

  • Luca Moderato

  • Ludovica Leo

  • Pasquale Favia

  • Carlotta Zilioli

  • Antonella Priore

  • Francesca Lucia Maffucci

  • Vita Ida Gallone

  • Camilla Roberti

  • Silvia Schirò

  • Mario Silva

  • Nicola Sverzellati

  • Gianluca Milanese

  • February 24, 2026

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    Carotid Doppler ultrasound (CDU) can detect subclinical carotid plaques, enhancing cardiovascular risk assessment in lung cancer screening participants.

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    Participants with absent or limited coronary artery calcification (CAC) may still have significant cardiovascular risk, necessitating further evaluation.

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    The study aimed to assess the prevalence of carotid plaques and their influence on lipid-lowering therapy recommendations in lung cancer screening.

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    Participants were recruited from a multicenter Italian lung cancer screening program, focusing on those with specific smoking histories.

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    Ethical approval was obtained, and participants provided informed consent prior to enrollment in the study.

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Exploring the prevalence and clinical impact of carotid plaque burden by Doppler ultrasound in lung cancer screening participants with limited coronary artery calcification

  • by Rebecca Mura, Roberta Eufrasia Ledda, Luca Moderato, Ludovica Leo, Pasquale Favia, Carlotta Zilioli, Antonella Priore, Francesca Lucia Maffucci, Vita Ida Gallone, Camilla Roberti, Silvia Schirò, Mario Silva, Nicola Sverzellati, Gianluca Milanese

  • February 24, 2026

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