This contractor acts as the data coordinator for the ultrasound B-scan assessment program by receiving, editing, storing, and analyzing data received from clinical and animal centers. The add-on to this contract requires that this same type of data coordination be extended to follow-up studies for about 489 patients. Analysis will include comparison of ultrasound, history, and angiographic findings obtained during initial and follow-up examinations. The principal objective is to assess how well ultrasound B-scan procedures can detect lesion changes in carotid arteries of patients in whom one carotid artery has had a clinically significant lesion.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Heart And Vascular Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HV012917-011
Application #
3658724
Study Section
Project Start
1981-04-30
Project End
1987-11-30
Budget Start
1986-12-01
Budget End
1987-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Research Triangle Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
131606022
City
Research Triangle Park
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27709
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