Ultrasound based intima media thickness (IMT) of the vascular wall imaging platform – CHU Sainte-Justine (Human)

Name of entity

Ultrasound based intima media thickness (IMT) of the vascular wall imaging platform - CHU Sainte-Justine (Human)

Entity type

Specialized appliances

Keywords

Obesity, sub-clinical atherosclerotic vascular changes, ultrasound, IMT, vascular distensibility, carotid artery, aorta and iliac arteries.

Area of expertise

Advanced vascular ultrasound in the department of radiology (special lab) for the assessment of the precocious manifestations of atherosclerotic disease in children and adults with risk factors: obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, leukemia survivors, preterm birth, sickle cell anemia and inflammatory bowel disease.

Services offered

Advanced ultrasound based vascular imaging of the intima media thickness of the arterial wall in adults and children. Measurements are offered on B mode ultrasound and on radiofrequency based ultrasound. Assessment of vascular distensibility.

Responsable

Ramy El Jalbout
ramy.el-jalbout.med@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
(514) 345-4931
https://www.chusj.org/Bio?id=2292ff4a-6fc7-4af8-96cb-d5f12d5a9660&lang=en

Address

CHU Sainte-Justine
3175 Chemin de la côte Sainte-Catherine
Montréal (Qc) H3T 1C5