Electromechanical Window (EMW) as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Risk: A Prospective Study

Evaluation:

The abstract provides a clear overview of the study, including the objective, methods, results, and conclusions. The study aims to confirm the predictive value of EMW derived from echocardiography in the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). The methods used include echocardiography, electrocardiogram, and Coronary angiography (CAG). The results show that EMW can be used as a predictor of the risk of CAD, and can reflect the severity of coronary artery disease to some extent. However, it would be helpful to provide more information on the limitations of the study, such as potential confounding factors, as well as the clinical implications of the findings.

Questions:

1. What are the potential confounding factors that could affect the results of the study?
2. How can EMW be used in clinical practice to predict the risk of CAD?
3. Are there any other imaging modalities that can be used to predict the risk of CAD?