Associations between intima-media thickness (IMT) in the common carotid artery (CCA), bulb and plaque area and incident atherosclerotic disease (myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke) over 15 years.

The hazard ratio (HR) is given for a 1 mm change in IMT and a 1 mm2 change in plaque area. Three levels of adjustments are given, sex only (age same in all individuals), adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors and adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors plus treatment. All models are based on updated covariates from the investigations performed at ages 70, 75 and 80.