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Subclinical Atherosclerosis

Meaning

Subclinical Atherosclerosis is defined as the early, asymptomatic presence of atherosclerotic structural changes in the arterial walls, such as the initial formation of plaque, which is detectable only through advanced, non-invasive imaging techniques or specific biochemical markers, before the manifestation of overt clinical cardiovascular disease. This condition represents a crucial, silent stage of vascular pathology that is often intimately linked to chronic metabolic and hormonal imbalances. Identifying subclinical atherosclerosis allows for the critical opportunity of early, aggressive intervention to prevent future major cardiac and cerebrovascular events.