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Atherosclerosis Surveillance

Meaning

Atherosclerosis Surveillance is the systematic clinical process of monitoring arterial wall health using diagnostic imaging and specific circulating biomarkers to detect the early presence or progression of plaque formation. This proactive approach quantifies cardiovascular risk by looking beyond standard lipid panels, fundamentally linking vascular integrity to systemic metabolic and hormonal function. Identifying subclinical disease allows for timely therapeutic intervention focused on optimizing endothelial function and mitigating future cardiovascular events.