BMA-Net: A Bilateral Attention Network with Retinal Domain Transfer-Learning for CIMT-Based Cardiovascular Risk Classification from Fundus Images
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an established marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, but its reliance on ultrasound equipment and trained operators limits its suitability for large-scale screening. Retinal fundus photography may offer a more scalable approach to vascular assessment, as it contains retinal vas...